Historical Events
- A meteorite enters the earth's atmosphere and explodes over New Martinsville, West Virginia. The debris causes damage but no human injuries are reported.
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Tyldesley, English cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 19 wickets, BB 3/50; Lancashire CCC), born in Westhoughton, England (d. 1943)
- Henry Cowell, American pianist, composer (The Tides of Manaunaun; Aeolian Harp), and modern music promoter (New Musical Resources), born in Menlo Park, California (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Berthold Tours, Dutch-English composer, dies at 58
- Henry Drummond, Scottish geologist and evangelist (The Greatest Thing in the World), dies at 45
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About March 11, 1897
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
