July 11 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Mumbai Train Bombings
A series of seven coordinated bomb blasts strike the Mumbai suburban railway network over a period of 11 minutes, tragically killing 209 people.
Amitav Ghosh is Born
Acclaimed Indian writer Amitav Ghosh, known for his works examining colonialism and climate change, is born in Calcutta.
To Kill a Mockingbird Published
Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird", is published in the United States.
World Population Day
The United Nations recognizes the global population reaching 5 billion, officially establishing World Population Day.
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