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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 11

Test your knowledge of significant global events that occurred on this day throughout history with this five-question quiz.

Date: 2026-10-11

1. On October 11, 1899, a major conflict began in South Africa between the British Empire and the Boer republics. What is this conflict commonly called?

2. In 1962, Pope John XXIII opened a landmark event in the history of the Catholic Church. What was this event?

3. On October 11, 2000, NASA achieved a milestone with the 100th mission of its Space Shuttle program. Which space shuttle carried out this mission, designated STS-92?

4. Eleanor Roosevelt, a prominent American political figure and activist, was born on October 11 of which year?

5. Which famous English explorer and historical figure was executed on October 11, 1618, after falling out of favor with King James I?