The current calendar page for March 11, 2026
Name day
Rosine, Ulrich
Historical data
2025 – In the parliamentary elections in Greenland, two previous opposition parties become the new strongest forces. Both strive for possible independence from the Kingdom of Denmark. A takeover by the USA, as President Donald Trump is aiming for, is, however, considered unrealistic.
2011 – A devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami kill at least 15,884 people in Japan. The forces of nature also plunge the state into a nuclear catastrophe. The Fukushima nuclear power plant is particularly affected.
2001 – Pope John Paul II beatifies 233 victims of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
1991 – The BBC begins broadcasting the new international television channel BBC World Service Television News.
1991 – Steffi Graf is replaced after 186 weeks at the top of the women’s tennis world rankings. The new number 1 is the Yugoslavian Monica Seles.
Birthdays
1986 – Nico Semsrott (40), German cabaret artist (“heute-show” on ZDF), EU Parliamentarian 2019-2024
1981 – Matthias Schweighöfer (45), German actor (“Schiller”, “My Life – Marcel Reich-Ranicki”, “The Hottest Day”) and director
1931 – Janosch (95), German children’s book author and illustrator (“Oh, how beautiful is Panama”, animated film “Janosch’s Dream Hour”)
1931 – Rupert Murdoch (95), American media entrepreneur, founder of News Corporation
Days of death
1931 – Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, German director, “Nosferatu, a symphony of horror”, “Sunrise”, “Tabu”, born 1888
