11 June

1979 - Death of John Wayne

On 11 June 1979, the American actor John Wayne, a Western icon, died.

1963 - Self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc

On 11 June 1963, the monk Thich Quang Duc set himself on fire in Saigon.

1509 - Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

On 11 June 1509, Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon, his first wife.