February 11: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 660 BCAccording to Japanese tradition, the legendary Emperor Jimmu founded the country on this date.
2. 1826Today's University College London was founded under the name University of London.
3. 1938The BBC broadcast the first science-fiction television program, adapted from R.U.R., the play that introduced the word 'robot' to the world.
4. 1963The Beatles recorded their debut album, Please Please Me, at a studio in London.
5. 1970Japan launched its first satellite, Ohsumi, becoming the fourth country to put its own satellite into orbit.

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