Events for July 11
July 11, 1924
Eric Liddell, wins Olympic
Eric Henry Liddell ( 16 January 1902 – 21 February 1945)was a Scottish sprinter, rugby player, and Christian missionary.
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July 11, 1967
Censorship Act Ban lifted on Certain Books
The Censorship of Publications Act 1967 provided for prohibition orders made on the grounds of indecency or obscenity to expire after a period of twelve years.
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July 11, 1274
Robert the Bruce, born
Robert I, (Roibert a Briuis in medieval Gaelic, Raibeart Bruis in modern Scottish Gaelic and Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys in Norman French), usually known in modern English today as Robert the Bruce (11 July 1274 ? 7 June 1329), was King of Scotland (1306 - 1329).
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July 9, 1921
IRA & the British Army reach a truce
A truce between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the British crown forces came into effect at twelve o’clock (noon) on Monday, 11 July 1921.
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