May 11 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on May 11 (05-11) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on May 11 (17)

  • Alaungpaya (Died: 1760-05-11) — Founder of the Konbaung Dynasty, unifying Burma through military prowess.
  • Alvar Aalto (Died: 1976-05-11) — Pioneering Finnish architect whose total art approach defined modern Nordic design.
  • Anawrahta (Born: 1014-05-11) — Founder of the Pagan Empire, unifying Upper Burma and establishing Burmese national identity.
  • Andrés Iniesta (Born: 1984-05-11) — Legendary Spanish midfielder, celebrated for sublime ball control and agility.
  • Antony Hewish (Born: 1924-05-11) — Pioneering radio astronomer, celebrated for the discovery of pulsars.
  • Bob Marley (Died: 1981-05-11) — Pioneer of reggae music, Bob Marley's global influence spanned spirituality, culture, and social reform.
  • Edsger W. Dijkstra (Born: 1930-05-11) — Pioneering Dutch mathematician and computer scientist, celebrated for algorithmic elegance.
  • Irving Berlin (Born: 1888-05-11) — Master songwriter whose works defined the Great American Songbook.
  • Juan Gris (Died: 1927-05-11) — Pioneering Spanish Cubist painter, known for his structured and vibrant compositions.
  • Martha Graham (Born: 1894-05-11) — Pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer, creator of the Graham technique.
  • Mikhail Sholokhov (Born: 1905-05-11) — Nobel laureate known for depicting the fate of Don Cossacks during Russian turmoil.
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe (Died: 1996-05-11) — Father of Nigerian Nationalism and First President of Nigeria
  • Peggy Lipton (Died: 2019-05-11) — Iconic American actress known for 'The Mod Squad' and her enduring presence in television.
  • Richard Feynman (Born: 1918-05-11) — Pioneering theoretical physicist known for Feynman diagrams and QED.
  • Sabrina Carpenter (Born: 1999-05-11) — Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress known for her Disney beginnings and pop success.
  • Salvador Dalí (Born: 1904-05-11) — Spanish surrealist master known for precise draftsmanship and bizarre imagery.
  • Sayed Abu Farchi (Born: 2006-05-11) — Israeli professional footballer playing as a forward for Colorado Rapids and the Israel national team.