Tag october 11 in world history
October 11th has been a significant day in world history for several reasons. Here are a few notable events that occurred on this day:
- 1492 - Christopher Columbus sets sail for the Americas: On October 11, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de la Frontera in Spain, leading an expedition to find a new route to Asia. Instead, he landed in the Caribbean, specifically in present-day Bahamas, and claimed the land for Spain.
- 1912 - The sinking of the SS Central America: The SS Central America, a steamship carrying a large quantity of gold, sank off the coast of South Carolina during a hurricane. The disaster resulted in the loss of over 400 lives and a significant amount of gold, which was never recovered.
- 1941 - The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada sign the ABC-1 agreement: During World War II, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada signed the ABC-1 agreement, which outlined a joint strategy for the war against Germany and Italy.
- 1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis ends: After a 13-day standoff, the United States and the Soviet Union reached an agreement to dismantle Soviet missile sites in Cuba in exchange for a US promise not to invade the island.
- 1990 - The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states: After decades of Soviet occupation, the Soviet Union officially recognized the independence of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, marking the end of the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states.
- 2001 - The United States invades Afghanistan: In response to the 9/11 attacks, the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom, a military invasion of Afghanistan aimed at defeating the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
These are just a few of the significant events that have occurred on October 11th throughout history.