1640day.year
The Root and Branch petition, signed by 15,000 Londoners calling for the abolition of the episcopacy, is presented to the Long Parliament.
In 1640, 15,000 Londoners presented the Root and Branch petition to Parliament, demanding abolition of the episcopacy in the Church of England.
Amid rising Puritan influence and tensions over church governance, a petition signed by thousands of London citizens was brought before the Long Parliament on December 11, 1640. Calling for the 'root and branch' removal of bishops, it challenged the Church of England’s hierarchical structure. The petition ignited fierce debate over religious authority and contributed to the political divisions that led to the English Civil War. It remains a landmark moment in the struggle for parliamentary power and religious reform.
1640
Root and Branch petition
episcopacy
Long Parliament
1905day.year
A workers' uprising occurs in Kyiv, Ukraine (then part of the Russian Empire), and establishes the Shuliavka Republic.
Workers in Kyiv stage an uprising and establish the short-lived Shuliavka Republic during the 1905 Russian Revolution.
Amid the 1905 Russian Revolution, workers in Kyiv's Shuliavka district rose up against Tsarist authorities on December 11, 1905.
They seized government buildings and proclaimed the autonomous Shuliavka Republic.
Organized by socialist activists, the rebels formed workers' councils to administer the area.
The uprising reflected growing discontent over exploitation, political repression, and national inequality.
Imperial troops swiftly regained control, arresting leaders and dismantling the republic.
Though brief, the Shuliavka Republic became a symbol of popular resistance in the Russian Empire.
The event foreshadowed larger revolutionary movements that would culminate in the revolutions of 1917.
1905
Kyiv
Russian Empire
Shuliavka Republic
1925day.year
Roman Catholic papal encyclical Quas primas introduces the Feast of Christ the King.
Pope Pius XI issued the encyclical Quas Primas in 1925, establishing the Feast of Christ the King to affirm Christ's authority in a secular age.
On December 11, 1925, Pope Pius XI promulgated Quas Primas, a papal encyclical that instituted the annual Feast of Christ the King. The document responded to rising secularism and nationalism in the post-World War I era. It emphasized the sovereignty of Christ over both individuals and societies. Churches around the world began observing the feast on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. The encyclical reinforced Catholic identity and unity amid political upheavals. It laid the groundwork for later theological discussions about the role of Christianity in public life.
1925
Roman Catholic
papal
encyclical
Quas primas
Feast of Christ the King
1934day.year
Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, takes his last drink and enters treatment for the final time.
Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, took his last drink and began treatment for the final time in 1934, initiating a movement that would transform addiction recovery.
On December 11, 1934, Bill Wilson, later known as Bill W., reached out for help and entered treatment, marking his personal commitment to sobriety after years of struggle with alcoholism. His successful recovery experience led him to collaborate with Dr. Bob Smith and establish Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. AA introduced a novel peer-support approach and the famous Twelve Steps program. Wilson's last drink anniversary is celebrated by members as a symbol of hope and perseverance. His work paved the way for modern treatment methods and fellowship models worldwide. Today, AA remains one of the largest mutual-help organizations dedicated to overcoming addiction.
1934
Bill Wilson
Alcoholics Anonymous
1946day.year
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established.
The United Nations establishes UNICEF to provide emergency aid and long-term assistance for children worldwide.
On December 11, 1946, the United Nations General Assembly votes to create the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The agency's original mandate was to provide food, clothing, and healthcare to children in countries devastated by World War II. Over time, UNICEF's scope expanded to include immunizations, education, and emergency relief in crises. It has since become one of the world's leading organizations for child welfare, operating in over 190 countries. Through advocacy, partnerships, and on-the-ground programs, UNICEF strives to protect children's rights and promote their survival and development.
1946
UNICEF
2005day.year
Cronulla riots: Thousands of White Australians demonstrate against ethnic violence resulting in a riot against anyone thought to be Lebanese in Cronulla, New South Wales; these are followed up by retaliatory ethnic attacks on Cronulla.
On December 11, 2005, racial tensions in Cronulla, Australia, erupted into violent riots, targeting anyone perceived to be of Lebanese descent.
In response to rising tensions after a series of assaults on surf lifesavers, thousands of predominantly White Australians gathered in Cronulla on December 11, 2005. The demonstration quickly turned violent as participants attacked individuals believed to be Lebanese or of Middle Eastern heritage. Shops and cars in the area were vandalised, and retaliatory assaults followed in the days afterward. The events exposed deep-seated racial divisions within Australian society and sparked national debate on multiculturalism and community relations. Law enforcement faced criticism for both perceived leniency and overreaction. The Cronulla riots remain a stark reminder of the challenges of integration and the consequences of inflammatory rhetoric.
Cronulla riots
Lebanese
Cronulla, New South Wales