2011
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program.
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program.
2011 in History
30 events found for 2011
2011
South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan.
South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan.
2011
A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country.
A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country.
2011
Russian cruise ship Bulgaria sinks in the Volga River near Syukeyevo, Tatarstan, causing 122 deaths.
Russian cruise ship Bulgaria sinks in the Volga River near Syukeyevo, Tatarstan, causing 122 deaths.
2011
Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, the British weekly tabloid newspaper News of the World…
Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, the British weekly tabloid newspaper News of the World…
2011
Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus.
Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus.
2011
Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
2011
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.
2011
Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 crashes in Boa Viagem, Recife, killing all 16 people on board.
Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 crashes in Boa Viagem, Recife, killing all 16 people on board.
2011
Guinean President Alpha Condé survives an attempted assassination and coup d'état at his residence in Conakry.
Guinean President Alpha Condé survives an attempted assassination and coup d'état at his residence in Conakry.