What Happened on June 11, 2014

Historical Events

  • Islamic State of Iraq forces seize control of government offices and other important buildings in the northern city of Mosul

Famous Deaths

  • Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Spanish conductor, dies of cancer at 80
  • Ruby Dee (née Wallace), American Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actress (A Raisin in the Sun; American Gangster), poet, and civil rights activist, dies at 91
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About June 11, 2014

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
  • UK #1 Song: Sing - Ed Sheeran