What happend on 11th August

This is day of

Construction of the Berlin Wall begins in 1961, dividing East and West Berlin during the Cold War.

1999

A total solar eclipse occurs, with the path of totality stretching from the UK to India.

1961

The construction of the Berlin Wall begins, separating East and West Berlin during the Cold War.

1934

The first federal prisoners arrive at Alcatraz Island's federal prison in San Francisco Bay.