3114 BCE: According to the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, this date marks the start of the current cycle of creation in the Mayan calendar.
1919: The Weimar Constitution was adopted in Germany, establishing the country as a democratic republic.
1960: Chad declared independence from France.
1984: U.S. President Ronald Reagan made a controversial joke during a microphone test, saying, "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes." This incident became known as the "joke that could have started World War III."
1999: A total solar eclipse occurred, visible in Europe and Asia.
2003: NATO took over command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.
2006: The oil tanker MT Solar 1 sank off the coast of Guimaras, Philippines, causing a major oil spill and environmental disaster.
2008: The Russo-Georgian War ended with a ceasefire agreement, following a five-day conflict between Russia and Georgia over the separatist region of South Ossetia.
2014: Actor and comedian Robin Williams passed away at the age of 63, leaving a legacy of iconic films and comedy performances.
2018: NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe, a spacecraft designed to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, also known as the corona.
These are just a few examples of events that happened on August 11th throughout history. The specific events can vary by year, so if you have a particular year in mind, please let me know for more accurate information.
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