Daily Archives: June 11, 2025

Karen Ann Quinlan, focus of right to die case, dies 40 years ago this hour (June 11 1985)


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(Tuesday, June 11, 1985, 7:01 p.m. EDT)Karen Ann Quinlan, who slipped into a coma 10 years ago and became the center of a national debate on the definition of life and the right to die, died tonight at a nursing home in Morris Plains, New Jersey. She was 31 years old.

Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Jane Asher in a airport'

(Friday, June 11, 1965, about midnight British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney returned to London this evening one day early from a two-week holiday in Portugal so all The Beatles could be in Britain on the day it was announced that they would be awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire. Continue reading Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965)

‘Nashville’ musical comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (June 11 1975)


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(Wednesday, June 11, 1975, 12 noon EDT)Nashville, a musical drama film about some country music stars who get caught up in tangled affairs and an independent’s political campaign, opened today at Cinema II theater, 1001 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘Nashville’ musical comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (June 11 1975)

‘Got Live If You Want It!’ EP by The Rolling Stones released 60 years ago today (June 11 1965)


Video: 'THE ROLLING STONES - GOT LIVE IF YOU WANT IT! (The U.K. EP)'

(Friday, June 11, 1965) — The Rolling Stones’ extended play (EP) Got Live If You Want It!, the band’s first live recording to be released, landed in record shops today in the UK only.

Former U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins dies 200 years ago today (June 11 1825)


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(Saturday, June 11, 1825)Daniel D. Tompkins, the sixth Vice President of the United States (1817-1825, under President James Monroe), died today in Tompkinsville, a neighborhood in northeastern Staten Island in New York City, just 99 days after leaving office. He was 50. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins dies 200 years ago today (June 11 1825)