On This Day May 11th

 OTD

May 11 is the 131st day of the year, 234 days remain until the end of the year.
Events
1812 – Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the British House of Commons.
1813 – William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland, and William Wentworth discover a route across the Blue Mountains, opening inland Australia to settlement.
1880 – Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California.
1997 – Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the last rematch game, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format.
2011 – An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Lorca, Spain.
Birthdays
1752 – Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, German physician, physiologist, and anthropologist (d. 1840)
1888 – Irving Berlin, Belarusian-American pianist and composer (d. 1989)
1894 – Martha Graham, American dancer and choreographer (d. 1991)
1904 – Salvador Dalí, Spanish artist (d. 1989)
1941 – Eric Burdon, English musician.
1973 – Tsuyoshi Ogata, Japanese runner

Events & Remembrances
National Eat What You Want Day
National Eat What You Want Day is a delightful celebration on May 11 each year, allowing people to indulge their taste buds without any restrictions or guilt. On this particular day, individuals are encouraged to savor their favorite foods, explore new culinary delights, and embrace their unique cravings. Whether it's a mouthwatering slice of pizza, a decadent chocolate dessert, or a comforting bowl of macaroni and cheese, the National Eat What You Want Day invites everyone to set aside dietary concerns and enjoy a guilt-free feast. It's a time to gather with loved ones, relish the joys of good food, and appreciate the diverse flavors that make up our culinary experiences. So let go of restrictions and rules, and let your palate guide you as you celebrate this deliciously liberating occasion.
Others Include
National Twilight Zone.
National Foam Rolling Day
National School Nurse Day.
National Technology Day
National Have a Coke Day
National Dog Mom's Day
Make a Book Day
World Ego Awareness Day
Data Innovation

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