Friday, 11th July 2025

Welcome to Friday, 11th July! It's World Population Day. Explore 67 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 11th July.

On Friday, 11th July, several significant historical events have marked this date across different centuries and continents. In 2010, Spain claimed its first FIFA World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time in South Africa. That same year, the Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carried out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Fourteen years earlier in 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashed near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 people on board shortly after taking off. The date has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies throughout recorded history.

Archaeologist Ivan Borkovský made an interesting discovery on this date in 1928 when he uncovered a medieval skeleton at Prague Castle, though competing factions immediately disputed its origins as either Germanic or Slavic. Prague Castle, one of Europe’s largest castle complexes, has served as the seat of power for Czech monarchs and presidents since the ninth century and remains a significant cultural and historical landmark in Central Europe. The castle’s architectural evolution spans over a thousand years, reflecting the region’s complex political history.

On this day in 2025, the weather conditions are typical for mid-summer in much of the Northern Hemisphere. The moon is in its waning crescent phase, marking the lunar cycle’s transition towards the new moon. Those born on this date fall under the Cancer zodiac sign, characterised in astrology by traits associated with intuition and emotional depth.

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11th July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on July 11th combine deep emotional intelligence with transformative power. The Moon grants them strong intuition and empathic ability, while Pluto's influence adds psychological depth and insight. They naturally seek meaning beyond surface appearances.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in emotional depth and the capacity to heal others. They're loyal and protective toward loved ones. However, they can become overly introspective and feel overwhelmed by intensity, leading to withdrawal.

Love In relationships, they're devoted seekers of emotional authenticity over superficiality. They need partners who respect and reciprocate their intense inner worlds. Building trust takes time, yet their loyalty remains unshakeable.

Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in professions requiring empathy: therapy, social work, creative fields. Their instinct for hidden patterns makes them strong strategic thinkers. Financially, they're cautious and prioritize emotional security.

Health Emotional wellbeing forms the foundation of their physical health. They should actively set boundaries to avoid emotional exhaustion. Water activities, meditation, and nature time optimally support their inner balance.

That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 11th July

Name Days in Your Language: Alivia, Helga, Livia, Olga, Olive, Oliver, Olivia, Ollie, Quentin, Quincy, Quinn, Quintina, Quinton

Someone born on this day would be just 277 days old today — roughly 6,667 hours, 400,066 minutes, or 24,003,981 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 192. day of the year.

There are 173 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 28 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 11th July

  • Amad, Ivorian footballer (2002)
  • Ryan Rolison, American baseball player (1997)
  • Alessia Cara, Canadian singer-songwriter (1996)
  • Joey Bosa, American football player (1995)
  • Tyler Medeiros, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer (1995)
  • Bartłomiej Kalinkowski, Polish footballer (1994)
  • Anthony Milford, Australian rugby league player (1994)
  • Nina Nesbitt, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (1994)
  • Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer (1994)
  • Rebecca Bross, American gymnast (1993)

Lives Remembered on 11th July

  • Martin Cruz Smith, American author and screenwriter (born 1942) (2025)
  • Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) (2024)
  • Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940) (2024)
  • Stanley Tshabalala, South African soccer player and coach (born 1949) (2024)
  • Milan Kundera, Czech-French writer (born 1929) (2023)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th July

  • Christian Feast Day: Benedict of Nursia
  • Christian Feast Day: Olga of Kiev
  • Christian Feast Day: Pope Pius I
  • Christian Feast Day: Thomas Sprott
  • Christian Feast Day: July 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • China National Maritime Day (China)
  • Day of the Bandoneón (Argentina)
  • Day of the Flemish Community (Flemish Community of Belgium)
  • Eleventh Night (Northern Ireland)
  • National Day of Remembrance of the victims of the Genocide of the Citizens of the Polish Republic committed by Ukrainian Nationalists (Poland, established by the 22 July 2016 resolution of Sejm in reference to the July 11, 1943 Volhynian Bloody Sunday)
  • Gospel Day (Kiribati)
  • National Day of Commemoration, held on the nearest Sunday to this date (Ireland)
  • The first day of Naadam (July 11–15) (Mongolia)
  • World Population Day (International)
  • International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, established by the U.N. in May 2024.

What Happened on 11th July?

  • Virgin Galactic launches its founder, Richard Branson, into space, the first company ever to do so. (2021)
  • Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. (2015)
  • Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. (2011)
  • The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. (2010)
  • In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title. (2010)
  • Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. (2006)
  • Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July. (1995)
  • Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. (1991)
  • Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. (1990)
  • A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. (1983)