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October 11 in History

Momentous events that unfolded on October 11 across the centuries.

Morant Bay Rebellion

WarMorant Bay RebellionOctober 11, 1865 · Morant Bay, JamaicaPaul Bogle leads a revolt against racial injustice and economic hardship in British-ruled Jamaica.

Second Boer War Begins

WarSecond Boer War BeginsOctober 11, 1899 · Pretoria, South AfricaBritish Empire fights Boer republics, introducing concentration camps.