TODAY IN HISTORY – 11th Oct, 2026 – ORBITS NEWS

TODAY IN HISTORY – 11th Oct, 2026 – ORBITS NEWS

By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.

Foolish men live as if they will not die but in the end, they die as if they did not live. Whoever made this statement must have drawn inferences from the fact that you cannot write off your yesterday and today, and expect the best from tomorrow.

Today in History places a huge demand on the need to factor the above into consideration in whatever we do today. Kindly journey down with us on this terrain of learning as we serve you only the juicy details of moments from history.

On this day in 1811, the Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.

Still on this day in 1984, aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan becomes the first American woman to perform a space walk.

Today in History reveals that on this day 1984, Aeroflot Flight 3352 crashes into maintenance vehicles upon landing in Omsk, Russia, killing 178.

Today in History equally shows that on this day in 1987, the AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

Sadly on this day in 1987 began the start of Operation Pawan by Indian forces in Sri Lanka. Thousands of civilians, insurgents, and soldiers die.

Interestingly on this day in 1991, Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination.

Regrettably on this day in 1999, Air Botswana pilot Chris Phatswe steals an ATR 42 from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and later crashes it into two other aircraft at the airport, killing himself.

Today is the birthday of Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (formerly Cephus; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, she is known for her energetic rap flow and outspoken lyrics. Since launching her music career in 2016 and releasing her two mixtapes, Cardi B has been credited for elevating the relevance of female rappers in popular music.

Today is also the birthday of Demi Bennett (born 11 October 1996). She is an Australian professional wrestler. As of July 2017, she is signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Rhea Ripley. She is a former two-time Women’s World Champion and a two-time WWE Women’s Champion. Ripley’s first reign as Women’s World Champion is tied with Bayley as the longest in the title’s history at 380 days.

Today is equally the birthday of Trevor Mann (born October 11, 1988), known by his ring name Ricochet. He is an American professional wrestler. As of August 2024, he is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is the leader of The Demand.

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Where you’re going should look nothing like where you’ve been… You’re the point man ~ keep pointing in the right direction.

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