What Happened on June 11, 1903

Historical Events

43rd British Men's Open

British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Harry Vardon wins his 4th Open title by 6 strokes from younger brother Tom Vardon

  • King Alexander I and his wife Queen Draga Mašin of Serbia are assassinated in the royal palace in Belgrade by a group of army officers led by Captain Dragutin Dimitrijević, as part of a military coup

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernie Nevers, American College, Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback, coach (Stanford, Chicago Cardinals), born in Willow River, Minnesota (d. 1976)

Famous Deaths

  • King Alexander I of Serbia assassinated during a coup d'etat at 26
  • Nikolai Bugaev, Russian mathematician, dies at 65
Died in 1903 1903 Highlights

About June 11, 1903

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini