1812CE
Politics
Spencer Perceval assassinated
British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is shot and killed by John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons. He remains the only British PM to be assassinated.
Daily Chronicle
May 11
3 Historical Records
1904CE
Birth
Salvador Dalí Born
Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his striking and bizarre images, including 'The Persistence of Memory' with its iconic melting clocks. He became one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.
1997CE
Science
Deep Blue defeats Kasparov
IBM's supercomputer Deep Blue defeats world chess champion Garry Kasparov in the final game of their rematch, marking the first time a computer beats a reigning world champion in a match.