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Historical Events on March 11

4 notable historical events happened on March 11 throughout history.

14 famous birthdays on March 11 — including Bodawpaya, Frederik IX of Denmark, Wálter Guevara

20th Century3 events

1945
war

Battle of Iwo Jima — 1945 major battle in which US Forces captured the island of Iwo Jima from Japan during World War II

1959
culture

Eurovision Song Contest 1959 — 4th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest

1990
general

1990 United States Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1990

21st Century1 event

2004
war

2004 Madrid train bombings — terrorist attack on Madrid's suburban trains