June 11th, 1949: Hank Williams, Sr. debuted at the Grand Ole Opry.
June 11th, 1955: 83 spectators were killed and at least 100 more were injured after a collision at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, making it the deadliest accident in motorsports.
June 11th, 1962: Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin became the only prisoners to escape from Alcatraz Island. They were never seen again.
June 11th, 1979: John Wayne passed away after a decade-long fight with cancer.
June 11th, 1982: E.T. premiered in movie theaters.
June 11th, 1986: Ferris Beuller’s Day Off premiered in movie theaters.
June 11th, 2002: American Idol debuted on Fox.
Actress Adrienne Barbeau turns 75 years old.
Drummer Frank Beard turns 71 years old.
Actor Hugh Laurie turns 61 years old.
Actor Peter Dinklage turns 51 years old.
Actor Joshua Jackson turns 42 years old.
Actor Shia LaBeouf turns 34 years old.
June 11th is National Corn on the Cob Day.
