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11 May

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Contemporary era

1997

Deep Blue beats Kasparov

On 11 May 1997, IBM's computer Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov.

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Contemporary era

1812

Assassination of PM Perceval

On 11 May 1812, Spencer Perceval became the only British prime minister to be assassinated.

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Antiquity

330

Inauguration of Constantinople

On 11 May 330, Emperor Constantine inaugurated Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire.

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