Births on August 11

Alfredo Binda

Born on August 11, 1902

Alfredo Binda, Italian cyclist (d. 1986)

Alfredo Binda (11 August 1902 – 19 July 1986) was an Italian road cyclist of the 1920s and 1930s. He was the first to win five editions of the Giro d'Italia, and a three-time world champion. In addition he won Milan–San Remo twice, and the Tour of Lombardy four times.

Later he would manage the Italian National team. Under him, Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali and Gastone Nencini all triumphed at the Tour de France.

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Events on 1902

28 Jan

Andrew Carnegie
The Carnegie Institution of Washington is founded in Washington, D.C. with a $10 million gift from Andrew Carnegie.
27 Feb

Breaker Morant
Second Boer War: Australian soldiers Harry "Breaker" Morant and Peter Handcock are executed in Pretoria after being convicted of war crimes.
17 May

Antikythera mechanism
Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer.
14 Jul

Piazza San Marco
The Campanile in St Mark's Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta.
9 Aug

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Births on August 11

Alfredo Binda

Born on August 11, 1902

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Andrew Carnegie

Breaker Morant

Antikythera mechanism

Piazza San Marco

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland