What Happened on June 11, 1935

Historical Events

  • Inventor Edwin Armstrong gives the first public demonstration of FM broadcasting in the United States, at Alpine, New Jersey

Famous Birthdays

  • Fazal-ur-Rehman, Pakistani cricket spin bowler (1 Test, 1 wicket; Lahore, Punjab), born in Amritsar, India
  • Trevor Hemmings, British businessman (Owner Preston North End FC; 3 x Grand National winners Hedgehunter [2005], Ballabriggs [2011], Many Clouds [2015]), born in London, England (d. 2021)

Famous Weddings

Pearl S. Buck

American "The Good Earth" novelist Pearl S. Buck (42) weds her American publisher Robert Walsh (52), in Reno, Nevada; until his death in 1960

Famous Divorces

Pearl S. Buck

American "The Good Earth" novelist Pearl S. Buck (42) divorces American agricultural economist John Lossing Buck (44), in Reno, Nevada after 18 years of marriage

Died in 1935 1935 Highlights

About June 11, 1935

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini