What Happened on April 11, 1912

Historical Events

  • Cornerstone of Technion laid in Haifa, Palestine

Titanic Leaves for NY

RMS Titanic leaves Queenstown, Ireland, for NY

  • The UK Parliament introduce a Irish home rule bill, granting Ireland its own bicameral parliament and be required to send a representative to the British House of Commons; Protestants in Ulster resist

Famous Birthdays

  • John Larkin, American actor (Saints & Sinners, The Satan Bug, 12 O'Clock High), born in Oakland, California (d. 1965)

About April 11, 1912

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries