Historical Events
Avogadro’s Law
Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro publishes his memoir on the molecular content of gases
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Lanman, American naval officer (Union Navy), born in Norwich, Connecticut (d. 1874)
- William Robert Grove, Welsh physicist and inventor of the first fuel cell, born in Swansea, Wales (d. 1896)
About July 11, 1811
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 212 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer