Historical Events
- 2 people are killed and 30 are injured after a bus crash in the Alps of southern France
- 22 people are killed by flash floods in Kabul, Afghanistan
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Oak Hill CC: Jason Dufner wins first major title by 2 shots from fellow American Jim Furyk
Sports History
Usain Bolt of Jamaica records best time of the year (9.77s) to edge out American Justin Gatlin and win 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow, Russia
2013 History
Famous Deaths
- Lamberto Puggelli, Italian stage and opera director (Spoleto Festival), dies at 75
About August 11, 2013
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus
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