Historical Events
- International Surrealist Exhibition opens in London, England
- Presbyterian Church of America founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
- Bryan Ingham, English artist, born in Preston, Lancashire (d. 1997)
- Jud Strunk, American singer-songwriter ("Daisy a Day"), and comedian (Laugh-In), born in Jamestown, New York (d. 1981)
Famous Deaths
- Julius Nieuwland, Belgian-American chemist (inventor of 1st synthetic rubber neoprene), dies at 58
- Robert E. Howard, American pulp fiction author (Conan the Barbarian), commits suicide aged 30
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About June 11, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
