What Happened on December 11, 1934

Historical Events

  • 1935 All-Star Game is assigned to Cleveland
  • 1st successful penalty shot by a Toronto Maple Leaf - Charlie Conacher stopped by New York Rangers Andy Aitkenhead at Madison Square Garden
  • 1st Toronto Maple Leaf penalty shot, Conacher unsuccessful vs Rangers
  • Ford C. Frick becomes president of baseball's National League
  • NL votes to permit night baseball (up to 7 games per home team)

Famous Birthdays

  • Mike Nykoluk, Canadian ice hockey coach (NHL's 1st full-time assistant coach - Philadelphia Flyers, 1972-78), and (head coach - Toronto Maple Leafs, 1980-84), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2022)
  • Salim Durani, Indian cricket all-rounder (29 Tests, 1 x 100, 74 wickets, BB 6/73; Saurashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan), born in Kabul, Afghanistan (d. 2023)

About December 11, 1934

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius