June 11
Overview
Holidays & Observances
American Evacuation Day(Libya)
On June 11, Libya marks the departure of the last American forces in 1970, symbolizing the end of U.S. military presence and the assertion of Libyan sovereignty.
Brazilian Navy Day(Brazil)
Each June 11, Brazil honors its naval forces and commemorates the 1865 Battle of Riachuelo during the Paraguayan War, celebrating national maritime heritage.
Christianfeast day:
Barnabas the Apostle, Bartholomew the Apostle(Eastern Christianity), BlessedIgnatius Maloyan(Armenian Catholic Church), Paula Frassinetti, Riagail of Bangor, June 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
In Christian traditions, June 11 honors several saints, including Apostles Barnabas and Bartholomew, Blessed Ignatius Maloyan, Paula Frassinetti, and Saint Riagail of Bangor.
Davis Day(Cape Breton,Nova Scotia, Canada)
Davis Day is observed on June 11 by Cape Breton mining communities to honor Donald Davis and remember those lost in coal mine tragedies.
King Kamehameha I Day(Hawaii, United States)
King Kamehameha I Day on June 11 honors the monarch who unified the Hawaiian Islands and founded the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Student Day (Honduras)
Student Day in Honduras on June 11 celebrates the contributions and achievements of the nation’s young scholars.
Barnabas the Apostle
Feast day honoring Saint Barnabas, the apostle known for his missionary work and companionship with Paul.
Bartholomew the Apostle(Eastern Christianity)
Eastern Christian feast honoring Apostle Bartholomew, one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles and early missionaries.
BlessedIgnatius Maloyan(Armenian Catholic Church)
Feast day of Blessed Ignatius Maloyan, Armenian Catholic bishop and martyr who died during the Armenian Genocide.
Events
Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have broken the peace treaty (171). In a violent thunderstorm emperor Marcus Aurelius defeats and subdues them in the so-called "miracle of the rain".
In 173 AD during the Marcomannic Wars, the Quadi in Moravia encircle a Roman army, but a sudden storm aids Emperor Marcus Aurelius in defeating them in the legendary "miracle of the rain".
Emperor Taizong of Tang sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk in order to seek the release of Chinese prisoners captured during the transition from Sui to Tang.
In 631, Emperor Taizong of Tang dispatched envoys laden with gold and silk to the Xueyantuo to negotiate the release of Chinese captives taken during the Sui-Tang transition.
A Hasanid Alid uprising in Mecca is crushed by the Abbasids at the Battle of Fakhkh.
In 786, Abbasid forces crushed a Hasanid Alid revolt at the Battle of Fakhkh near Mecca, extinguishing a major challenge to their rule.
Vladimir the Great consolidates the Kievan realm from Ukraine to the Baltic Sea. He is proclaimed ruler (knyaz) of all Kievan Rus'.
In 980, Vladimir the Great unified territories from modern Ukraine to the Baltic Sea, earning the title knyaz of all Kievan Rus' and founding a powerful medieval state.
Lombard Revolt: Greek citizens of Bari rise up against the Lombard rebels led by Melus and deliver the city to Basil Mesardonites, Byzantine governor (catepan) of the Catepanate of Italy.
In 1011, Greek citizens of Bari rose against Lombard rebels and restored the city to Byzantine rule under Governor Basil Mesardonites.
Roger of Salerno, Prince of Antioch, captures Azaz from the Seljuk Turks.
In 1118, Roger of Salerno, Prince of Antioch, seized the fortress of Azaz from the Seljuk Turks, strengthening Crusader defenses in the region.
Albert I of Brandenburg, also called The Bear (Ger: Albrecht der Bär), becomes the founder of the Margraviate of Brandenburg, Germany and the first margrave.
In 1157, Albert I 'the Bear' founded the Margraviate of Brandenburg, becoming its first margrave and shaping northeastern Germany’s medieval landscape.
The megas doux Alexios Apokaukos, chief minister of the Byzantine Empire, is lynched by political prisoners.
In 1345, Byzantine chief minister Alexios Apokaukos was lynched by political prisoners, a vivid moment in the empire’s civil turmoil.
Hundred Years' War: Start of the Battle of Jargeau.
On 11 June 1429, during the Hundred Years' War, French forces commenced the Battle of Jargeau, a key victory linked to Joan of Arc's Loire campaign.
Births
John IV
Medieval Duke of Brabant who inherited the title as an infant and navigated noble rivalries.
Anne Neville
Princess of Wales turned Queen of England as the wife of Richard III, navigating the tumultuous Wars of the Roses.
Barnabe Googe
Pioneer of English pastoral poetry and translator of classical works during the Elizabethan era.
Lodovico Zacconi
Italian composer and music theorist whose writings influenced early Baroque musical thought.
Ben Jonson
Leading English playwright, poet, and critic of the Jacobean era, famed for works like Volpone and The Alchemist.
Evert Horn
Swedish military officer noted for his leadership in the Polish–Swedish conflicts of the early 17th century.
George Wither
Prolific English poet known for his devotional and satirical works during the Stuart period.
John Moore
17th-century English merchant and civic leader who served as Lord Mayor of London.
Antonio Cifrondi
Italian Baroque painter celebrated for his intimate genre scenes and expressive portraits.
Deaths
Emilian of Cogolla
Iberian hermit and saint who founded the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla.
Al-Husayn ibn Ali al-Abid
Descendant of Ali who led a failed revolt against the Abbasid Caliphate.
Junna
The 53rd Emperor of Japan, known for his patronage of the arts and scholarship.
Shi Jingsi
Tang Dynasty general remembered for his loyalty and sacrifice in battle.
Rimbert
Archbishop of Bremen who advanced Christian missions in Scandinavia.
Eldest son of Henry II of England, crowned during his father's reign but died young.
Henry of Flanders
Second Emperor of the Latin Empire who consolidated its rule in Constantinople.
Adachi Kagemori
Medieval Japanese samurai of the Adachi clan who served regional lords.
Amadeus IV
Count of Savoy who expanded his territories and strengthened his dynasty.