July 11th observes Free Slurpee Day as well as World Population Day.
We made it to day 192 of the year and there’s 173 days left to go until we reach the new year.
July 11 in years gone by shaped the way we live right now today. You’re about to find out why!
Did you know that on this day in 1987, the earth’s population reached 5 billion? The UN assigned Matej Gaspar, a baby in Zagreb, as the 5 billionth person in the world.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about July 11th in history!
What Events Happened On July 11 In History?
2013 American comedy-drama “Orange Is the New Black” was released on Netflix.

2006 A series of seven bomb blasts killed 209 people in Mumbai, India.
1995 Jamaican-American singer Shaggy released his third album, “Boombastic.”
1987 The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar as the five billionth person in the world.
1979 The Skylab, America’s first space station, was destroyed as it entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.
1977 Martin Luther King Jr. posthumously received the US Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter.
1969 “Space Oddity” was released by David Bowie.
1960 Harper Lee’s book “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
1900 Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.

1889 The city of Tijuana in Mexico was founded.
1533 Pope Clement VII excommunicated King Henry VIII of England for his terrible behavior.
1405 Chinese mariner and explorer Zheng He set sail with his fleet to explore the world for the first time.
Famous People Born On July 11
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Alessia Cara? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1996 Alessia Cara
Canadian Singer

- Age:
- 25 years old
- Born In:
- Ontario, Canada
1974 Lil’ Kim
American Rapper

- Age:
- 47 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1989 David Henrie
American Actor

- Age:
- 32 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1966 Greg Grunberg
American Actor

- Age:
- 55 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On July 11
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.

Free Slurpee Day
We are guessing that you're a fan of Slurpees? Well, guess what? Today is your lucky day because you can grab one totally free from any 7-Eleven store today as we celebrate Free Slurpee Day!

World Population Day
The world faces ever-increasing overpopulation problems as each day goes by. World Population Day was created to raise awareness of this global crisis, so educate yourself on the topic today and share it with everyone who’ll listen to you!
July 11 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Everyone who was born on July 11th shares the star sign of Cancer.
Cancers tend to have excellent listening skills and show a genuine interest in people. Because of this, Cancers generally do well as therapists, bodyworkers, and energy healers.
Ruby is the birthstone given to those who were born during July. Ruby was regarded as the “king of gems” by the ancient Hindus and is traditionally a favored gem by royal families worldwide.
If you were born on this day, you would likely have been conceived on or around October 18th of the previous year.