11 June

Contemporary era

1979

Death of John Wayne

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

Contemporary era

1963

Self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc

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

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1509

Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

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