What Happened on June 11, 1913

Historical Events

  • Grand Vizir Mahmud Shevket Pasha is assassinated, resulting in continuing Young Turk terrorism until WWI

Famous Birthdays

  • John Elliott Terry, British film financier (National Film Finance Corp) (d. 1995)
  • Risë Stevens [Steenberg], American mezzo-soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1938-61 - "Carmen"), vocal coach, and arts administrator, born in the Bronx, NYC (d. 2013)

Vince Lombardi (1913-1970)

American Pro Football Hall of Fame coach (Green Bay Packers 1959-67; NFL Coach of the Year 1959, 61; Super Bowl I, II), born in Brooklyn, New York


Famous Deaths

  • Machmud Shevket Pasha, Turks grand vizier, murdered
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About June 11, 1913

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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