Also on This Day in History December 11
Discover what happened on December 11 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries,
famous births and notable deaths.
Births on This Day, December 11
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1889
Walter Knott
American farmer and businessman who founded Knott's Berry Farm
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1781
David Brewster
Scottish physicist who invented kaleidoscope
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1925
Paul Greengard
American neuroscientist
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1892
John Augustus Larson
Canadian-American psychiatrist who invented the modern polygraph
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1843
Robert Koch
German pioneering bacteriologist who discovered TB, cholera, Nobel Prize 1905
Deaths on This Day, December 11
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1945
Charles Fabry
French physicist who discoverer of ozone layer in upper atmosphere
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1971
Maurice McDonald
American fast-food pioneer
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1979
James Gibson
American perceptual psychologist
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1950
Leslie Comrie
New Zealand astronomer and a pioneer in mechanical computation
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1928
Lewis Howard Latimer
American inventor of carbon filament lightbulb
1997
Kyoto Protocol Adopted
On December 11, 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was adopted. This international treaty aimed to combat climate change by setting binding obligations on industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The protocol marked a significant step in global efforts to address climate change and laid the groundwork for subsequent international agreements and actions on environmental sustainability.
2001
China Joins the World Trade Organization (WTO)
On December 11, 2001, China officially joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). This event marked a significant milestone in China's integration into the global economy and signaled its commitment to international trade rules and regulations. China's accession to the WTO opened up new opportunities and challenges for its economy and trade relations with countries around the world.
1816
Indiana Becomes the 19th U.S. State
On December 11, 1816, Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States. This milestone marked Indiana's formal admission into the Union, expanding the geographic and political landscape of the growing nation.
2009
Angry Birds released internationally
On December 11, 2009, Angry Birds, a popular Finnish puzzle video game developed by Rovio Entertainment, was released internationally. The game quickly gained worldwide popularity for its addictive gameplay and became a cultural phenomenon, leading to numerous sequels, spin-offs, and merchandise.