December 11th is known as Mountain Day as well as UNICEF Birthday.
Today marks day 345 of the year, and we have 20 days remaining in 2025, and 14 days to go until Christmas Day.
If today is important to you in any way, then you should check out these facts and events that happened on December 11th throughout history.
Did you know that on this day, December 11, 1866, the first yacht race across the Atlantic Ocean began? The idea started as a drunken bet between some wealthy Americans a couple of months before.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about December 11th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on December 11 in history? Keep reading to find out!
An attack was made at the UN General Assembly in New York City.
While Che Guevara was making a speech, an anonymous terrorist fired a rocket launcher at the building. However, it missed and fell into the river 200 yards from the building.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Hailee Steinfeld? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1996
Hailee Steinfeld
American Actress
Age
28 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1996
Jack Griffo
American Actor
Age
28 years old
Born IN
Florida, USA
1974
Rey Mysterio
American Wrestler
Age
50 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1985
Karla Souza
Mexican Actress
Age
39 years old
Born IN
Distrito Federal, Mexico
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on December 11 shares the star sign of Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is represented by the archer and is the ninth sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between November 22 and December 21 falls into this astrological sign.
All those who are born in December share the Blue Topaz birthstone. The blue topaz promotes harmony, serenity, tranquility and helps the wearer to overcome pain and hurt.
If your birthday falls on December 11th, you would’ve likely been conceived around March 20th in the same year.
Babies conceived on this day will likely be born around September 3rd, 2026.
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on December 11th throughout history.
1955
“Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything it is because we are dangerously near to wanting nothing.”
Sylvia Plath
(American Poet)
1950
“Power, like vanity, is insatiable. Nothing short of omnipotence could satisfy it completely.”
Bertrand Russell
(British Mathematician)
1945
“If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.”
George Orwell
(English Novelist)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
World
International Mountain Day
In 2003 the UN created International Mountain Day to help protect our mountains, and it’s been celebrated worldwide ever since. Today is a fantastic day to head to the hills and try to summit a peak you’ve never reached before; don’t forget to bring some extra trash bags and help tidy up!
United Kingdom
UNICEF Birthday
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was created at the end of WWII to provide aid for mothers and children in countries affected by the war but now provides support worldwide. There’s no better way to celebrate today than to donate to UNICEF!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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