Historical Events and Notable Birthdays Mark October 11

The date is remembered for significant political, scientific, and cultural milestones, as well as the birthdays of influential figures.

In 2009, the Green Party in Saarland initiated Germany's first 'Jamaica' coalition with the CDU and FDP at a state level.
Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded in 1999 to Günter Blobel for groundbreaking cell research.
The Magellan spacecraft ended its mission in 1994 by burning up in Venus's atmosphere after a five-year journey.
Wilhelm Pieck became the first president of the German Democratic Republic in 1949.
The Grote Mandränke storm flood of 1634 devastated the island of Strand, resulting in over 9,000 casualties.