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May 11 is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 234 days remain until the end of the year. Events [ edit ] Pre-1600 [ edit ]
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On This Day In History - May 11: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
