What Happened on March 11, 1912

Historical Events

Venizelos Wins Election

Eleftherios Venizelos, leader of the Liberal Party, wins the Greek elections again.

  • First Stanley Cup challenge game to be played in three 20-minute periods (formerly 30-minute halves), Quebec beats Moncton, 9-3 on way to series sweep

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Clifford Latham, English Pepys scholar, born in Audley, England (d. 1995)
  • Xavier Montsalvatge, Spanish composer (El gato con botas), born in Girona, Spain (d. 2002)

About March 11, 1912

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

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