Famous people born on October 11 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is October 11, you share it with Eleanor Roosevelt, Joan Cusack, Cardi B — and you were born under Libra, the sign of the charming, fair-minded, and a natural peacemaker.
Birthday basics for October 11
Libra ♎
Zodiac sign
Opal
Birthstone
Marigold
Birth flower
284th
Day of the year
October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years), with 81 days still to come.
Famous people born on October 11
Eleanor Roosevelt — American humanitarian and longest-serving First Lady of the United States (born 1884).
Joan Cusack — American actress known for Toy Story and School of Rock (born 1962).
Cardi B — American Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter (born 1992).
Also sharing the day:
Henry J. Heinz (b. 1844) — American businessman who founded the H. J. Heinz ketchup empire.
Art Blakey (b. 1919) — American jazz drummer who led the Jazz Messengers for decades.
Luke Perry (b. 1966) — American actor beloved as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210.
October 11 in history
1910 — Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
1968 — NASA launched Apollo 7, the first successful crewed Apollo mission.
1984 — Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space.
1811 — The Juliana, the first steam-powered ferry, began operating in New York Harbor.
1958 — NASA launched Pioneer 1, the young space agency's first probe.
1975 — Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC with George Carlin as its first host.
October 11 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is October 11?
Anyone born on October 11 is a Libra — charming, fair-minded, and a natural peacemaker.
What is the birthstone for October 11?
The birthstone for a October 11 birthday is Opal, and the birth flower is the Marigold.
Who is the most famous person born on October 11?
Eleanor Roosevelt is among the best known — American humanitarian and longest-serving First Lady of the United States (born 1884).
What happened on October 11?
In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
What day of the year is October 11?
October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years), with 81 days still to come.
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