Chad is a large landlocked country that stretches across north-central Africa. It has a total area of 1,284,000 square kilometres. Chad is slightly smaller than Peru and slightly larger than South Africa in terms of size. Chad gained independence on August 11, 1960, with the PPT's leader, François Tombalbaye, an ethnic Sara, serving as the country's first president. Tombalbaye banned opposition parties and instituted a one-party system two years later.

On August 11, 1961, then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru formally incorporated Dadra and Nagar Haveli as a Union Territory into the Republic of India. Also on this day in 1347, Alauddin Hasan Gangu ascended to the throne and established the Bahmani Dynasty.

Hip hop music, also known as rap music, is a popular music genre developed in the United States in the 1970s by inner-city African Americans, Caribbean Americans, and Latino Americans in the Bronx borough of New York City. On August 11, 1973, Kool Herc, an 18-year-old Jamaican-American DJ, threw a back-to-school party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York.

American actor and comedian Robin  Williams passed away on August 11, 2014. He was born on July 21, 1951. He is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time and is well known for his improvisational abilities and the wide range of characters he created on the spot and portrayed on film, in both dramas and comedies.

Shane Warne took Marcus Trescothick's wicket during the 2005 Ashes series, giving him 600 test wickets. The news of Shane Warne's death shocked the entire cricketing world. Shane Warne was arguably one of the greatest players in history.

Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's author who lived from 11 August 1897 to 28 November 1968. Her books have sold more than 600 million copies worldwide since the 1930s. 90 different languages have been used to translate her wildly popular books. Blyton was the author with the fourth-highest number of translations as of June 2019. She wrote about a variety of subjects, such as education, natural history, magic, mysteries, and biblical stories. She also wrote a number of other books, including the St Clare's, The Naughtiest Girl, and The Faraway Tree series, but she is best known today for her works on Noddy, the Famous Five, Secret Seven, the Five Find-Outers, and Malory Towers.

Toilet: Shree Narayan Singh's 2017 comedy-drama Ek Prem Katha is in the Hindi language. In addition to Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, the movie also features Anupam Kher, Sudhir Pandey, and Divyendu Sharma in supporting roles. It was co-produced by Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey. The movie premiered on August 11, 2017. The movie is a satirical comedy that supports government initiatives aimed at enhancing sanitation in India, with a focus on the eradication of open defecation, particularly in rural areas.

Hulk Hogan is the ring name of Terry Eugene Bollea, an American retired professional wrestler and television personality born on August 11, 1953. He is regarded as the most well-known wrestler in the world and the most well-liked performer of the 1980s.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, also known as KANK, is a 2006 Hindi-language musical romantic drama film that was produced by Karan Johar's mother, Hiroo Yash Johar, in her feature film debut. It was written and directed by Karan Johar. Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherji, Preity Zinta, and Kirron Kher are among the movie's stars. The movie explores themes of adultery and is primarily set and takes place in New York City. The tagline "A Love... That Broke All Relationships" was used to promote the book.

Neha Tanwar (born 11 August 1986) is an Indian cricketer who has represented India's women's national team. Tanwar, a right-handed batter and off spinner, began playing domestic cricket in 2004 and made her international debut in 2011. She has represented Australia, England, and Sri Lanka in international cricket. India Women, India Red Women, Railways, and Delhi are among her major cricket teams. She has appeared in over 100 First Class matches and has recently purchased shares in the small Wirral franchise Broadway Steak & Wine, which she manages most weekdays.

Actress and model Jacqueline Fernandez was born in Sri Lanka on August 11, 1985. She has appeared in reality shows and music videos in addition to working in Indian films, mostly in Hindi. After making her acting debut in 2009's Aladin, she went on to build a successful career in Hindi cinema. A multiracial Eurasian family of Malaysian, Canadian, and Sri Lankan ancestry raised Fernandez, who was born and raised in Bahrain. She entered the modelling business after earning a degree in mass communication from the University of Sydney and working as a television reporter in Sri Lanka. She represented her nation at Miss Universe 2006 after being named Miss Universe Sri Lanka in 2006.

Australian actor Christopher Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983. Before starting a film career in Hollywood, he gained notoriety for his role as Kim Hyde in the Australian television series Home and Away (2004–2007). Hemsworth began portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with the 2011 film of the same name, and most recently reprised the role in What If...? (2021), establishing him as one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

After Hindustan Ki Kasam and Gair, Urmila Matondkar, Mahima Chaudhry, and Ajay Devgn played dual roles in the 2000 Indian Hindi romantic drama film Deewane. Prior to Urmila Matondkar, Karishma Kapoor was the intended lead, but she opted out. It was the third movie starring Ajay and Urmila, following Bedardi and Kanoon. The movie struggled at the box office.

George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. was an American professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1914 to 1935. On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth made history by hitting the first pitch he saw, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 home runs.

Sunil V. Shetty (born 11 August 1961) is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality, and entrepreneur who works primarily in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 100 films during his nearly 30-year career. His most notable works include action and comedy films. He won a Filmfare Award for the film Dhadkan after receiving five nominations.