April 11 - In One Basket

In One Basket

This Day In History

1689

William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns of Britain.

1727

Premiere of Johann Sebastian Bach's St Matthew Passion at the St. Thomas Church, Leipzig

1876

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is organized.

1951

The Stone of Scone, the stone upon which Scottish monarchs were traditionally crowned, is found on the site of the altar of Arbroath Abbey. It had been taken by Scottish nationalist students from its place in Westminster Abbey.

1970

Apollo 13 is launched.

1976

The Apple I is created.

Famous Birthdays

1715

John Alcock, English organist and composer (d. 1806)

1755

James Parkinson, English physician (d. 1824)

1862

William Wallace Campbell, American astronomer (d. 1938)

1906

Dale Messick, American cartoonist (d. 2005)

1921

Jim Hearn, American baseball player (d. 1998)

1932

Joel Grey, American singer and actor

1960

Jeremy Clarkson, British journalist and television presenter

1973

Jennifer Esposito, American actress

1974

Tricia Helfer, Canadian model and actor

1978

Josh Hancock, American baseball player (d. 2007)