July 11 is a notable date around the world for many reasons, among them: Aaron Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. Famed British actor Laurence Olivier died on July 11, ...

1929 — Cleveland's Earl Averill became the first American League player to hit a home run in his first major league plate appearance. The Indians won the game 5-4 in 11 innings on Carl Lind's double.