Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is a Tuesday. It is day 223 of 2026 (61.1% through the year), ISO week 33, in Q3.
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On August 11, 2026, the world marks various celebrations, including Athracht, Clare of Assisi, and Gaugericus, among others. Historically, this date has seen significant events, such as the 2012 earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran, which killed at least 306 people and injured 3,000 others. Additionally, on this day in 1999, a tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, causing damage to 120 homes and injuring over 100 people. In current events, the Middle Eastern crisis and Iran war continue to unfold, with reports of a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran, including arrangements over the Strait of Hormuz. The Pakistani Defence Minister has stated that a deal is close, while the Islamic Republic News Agency has reported on the involvement of Pakistan in t...
On August 11, 2026, the world marks various celebrations, including Athracht, Clare of Assisi, and Gaugericus, among others.
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Historical Milestones
At least 306 people were killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran.
2012 East Azerbaijan earthquakes →A tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, damaging 120 homes and injuring over 100 people.
1999 Salt Lake City tornado →Ken Levine's System Shock 2 was released to mediocre sales, but later received critical acclaim and influenced subsequent first-person shooter game design.
Ken Levine (game developer) →The Mall of America (pictured) in Bloomington, Minnesota, opened as the largest shopping mall in the United States.
Mall of America →Two Aeroflot passenger jets collided in mid-air near Dniprodzerzhynsk in the Ukrainian SSR, killing all 178 people on both aircraft.
Aeroflot →The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into the alleged vulnerability of the Ford Pinto to fuel leakage and fire in a rear-end collision.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration →The Timorese Democratic Union launched a coup in Portuguese Timor, starting the East Timorese civil war.
Timorese Democratic Union →At a party in New York City, Jamaican musician DJ Kool Herc (pictured) began rapping during an extended break, laying the foundation for hip hop music.
DJ Kool Herc →King Talal of Jordan was forced to abdicate due to mental illness and was succeeded by his eldest son, Hussein.
Talal of Jordan →Amid rumors of kidnappings of children by Jews in Kraków, a crowd of Poles took part in a pogrom, resulting in at least one death.
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Questions & Answers
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 falls on a Tuesday.
45 days ago (1 month, 14 days ago). It is day 223 of 2026 with 142 days remaining in the year.
In Roman numerals, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is written as XI.VIII.MMXXVI (Day.Month.Year format).
The moon phase for this date is New Moon (approx. 4% illuminated). The astrological sun sign is Leo.