JUNE 11 | Birthdays and Events
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Notable Birthdays for June 11
Alfred L. Kroeber (1876-1960) - Cultural anthropologist who was the first to receive a PHD in anthropology from Columbia University.
Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) - Social worker who became the first women and is is still the only women to be elected to Congress in the state of Montana.
Vince Lombardi (1913-1970) - NFL Hall of Famer for the Green Bay Packers.
Gene Wilder (1933-2016) - Award-winning actor with several starring roles, including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Blazing Saddles (1974), and Stir Crazy (1980).
Christina Crawford (1939-Still Living) - Daughter of iconic actress Joan Crawford and author of Mommie Dearest.
Joe Montana (1956-Still Living) - One of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time nicknamed the "Comeback Kid."
Peter Dinklage (1969-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor on the stage and screen easily recognized by his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones (HBO).
Memorable Events for June 11
1776 - Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston are appointed to the Committee of Five to draft the Declaration of Independence.
1793 - Robert Hattrick receives the first patent for the stove.
1935 - Edwin Armstrong gives the first public demonstration of FM broadcasting in the U.S.
1947 - Sugar rationing finally ends in the U.S.
1963 - President Kennedy addresses Americans proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to end segregation.
1968 - Lloyd Old identifies the first cell surface antigens that could determine different types of cancer cell types.