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📅 Oct 11, 1899
The Second Boer War Begins in South Africa
The Second Boer War began on October 11, 1899, when the Transvaal and Orange Free State attacked British territory.
⛳South Africa
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📅 Oct 11, 1968
Apollo 7 Launches, the First Crewed Flight After the Fire
Apollo 7 launched on October 11, 1968, the first crewed Apollo flight after the 1967 fire, and spent eleven days in orbit.
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📅 Oct 11, 1975
Saturday Night Live Debuts on NBC
Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, with George Carlin as host and a cast that included John Belushi.
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📅 Oct 11, 1984
Kathryn Sullivan Becomes the First American Woman to Walk in Space
Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space on October 11, 1984, during the Challenger mission.
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📅 Oct 11, 1986
Reagan and Gorbachev Meet at Reykjavik
Reagan and Gorbachev met at Reykjavik on October 11, 1986, and came close to abolishing nuclear weapons before talks broke down over SDI.
⛳Iceland