March 11th is officially celebrated as Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day and World Plumbing Day.
Today is the 70th day of the year, and there are 295 days left in 2025.
Let’s not be too hasty though it’s definitely worth checking out this special day. Find out all there is to know about this day in history with these historical events and interesting facts.
Did you know that on this day, March 11, 1918, the Spanish flu received its first case in the US? The flu infected about a third of the world’s population at the time.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 11th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on March 11 in history? Keep reading to find out!
NASA launched the Pioneer 5 space probe from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Although the probe only sent data back to Earth for fifty days, the Pioneer 5 is considered the most successful probe in the Pioneer series. It was originally intended to perform a flyby of Venus, but the window of opportunity was no longer open due to delays. Instead, it was sent to study the interplanetary space between Earth and Venus, where it proved the existence of interplanetary magnetic fields.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Johnny Knoxville? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1993
Anthony Davis
American Basketball Player
Age
32 years old
Born IN
Illinois, USA
1971
Johnny Knoxville
American Actor
Age
54 years old
Born IN
Tennessee, USA
1989
Anton Yelchin
American Actor
Died On
Jun 19, 2016 (Age 27)
Born IN
St. Petersburg, Russia
1981
Matthias Schweighöfer
German Actor
Age
44 years old
Born IN
Anklam, Germany
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Pisces.
Pisces have powerful gut reactions and can often judge whether a person or situation is good or bad.
For all of you who were born in March, your allocated birthstone is aquamarine. Aquamarine is a sea-blue color and has long been a symbol of youth, health, and hope.
March’s primary birth flower, the daffodil, symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings, reflecting the rejuvenating spirit of those born this month. The secondary birth flower, the jonquil, represents desire and affection.
If you were born on this day, you would likely have been conceived on or around June 18th of the previous year.
Babies conceived on March 11, 2025, will likely be born around December 2, 2025.
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quotes ever said on March 11th.
1940
“Men are only as good as their technical development allows them to be.”
George Orwell
(English Novelist)
1859
“We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.”
Henry David Thoreau
(American Naturalist)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
United States
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
Are you getting sick and tired of your boring breakfast routine? Well, today is the perfect day to switch things up a bit, as it’s Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day! The best thing about oatmeal nut waffles is that they’re both healthy and delicious, but don’t take our word for it - try some yourself!
International
World Plumbing Day
Plumbers are a special breed, and they’re rarely appreciated for the dirty work they do, so you don’t have to. So take a moment today on World Plumbing Day and let your plumber know how much you appreciate them.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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