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11 August

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Contemporary era

1965

Watts riots

On 11 August 1965, the Watts riots broke out in Los Angeles.

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Contemporary era

1877

Discovery of the moons of Mars

On 11 August 1877, Asaph Hall discovered Deimos, the first of Mars's two moons.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1492

Election of Pope Alexander VI

On 11 August 1492, Rodrigo Borgia was elected pope as Alexander VI.

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