What Happened on November 11, 2014

Historical Events

  • 58 people are killed in a bus crash in the Sukkur District, Pakistan
  • An Italian appeals court overturns a manslaughter conviction against 6 scientists for failing to give adequate warning of a deadly earthquake
  • Samsung Lions beat Nexen Heroes, 11-1 in Game 6 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Seoul to win the Korean Series
  • The captain of the South Korean ferry which sank in April is found guilty of gross negligence and sentenced to 36 years in prison
  • The leaders of China and Japan meet for formal talks after more than two years of severe tension over a territorial dispute
  • The people of Catalonia in north-eastern Spain vote in a disputed and non-binding poll on independence

Famous Deaths

  • Big Bank Hank [Henry Lee Jackson] American rapper (The Sugarhill Gang - "Rapper's Delight"), dies of cancer at 58
  • James Erb, American composer, arranger, and musicologist (Shenendoah), dies at 88
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About November 11, 2014

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Veterans Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
  • UK #1 Song: I Don't Care - Cheryl