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This Day In History July 11


First Quaker colonists land at Boston John Quincy Adams is born British evacuate Savannah, Georgia Burr slays Hamilton in duel Union notches a victory at the Battle of Rich Mountain Tall Bull dies "Charlotte's Web" author E.B. White born Babe Ruth makes MLB debut President Woodrow Wilson signs Federal Aid Road Act German command makes final plans for renewed offensive on the Western Front Hollywood Bowl opens Hitler is paid a visit by his would-be assassin Soviets agree to hand over power in West Berlin The Hollwood Argyles' "Alley Oop" leads a novelty-song outbreak Public opinion approves bombing of North Vietnam Senators debate U.S. policy in Vietnam Thieu challenges NLF to participate in free elections Gas fire incinerates crowded campsite Skylab crashes to Earth U.S. establishes diplomatic relations with Vietnam Barefoot Bandit is captured in the Bahamas
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