5 of the Weirdest and Scariest Facts for August 11th

Author Alexis Zarycki

August 11th, 2021 1:12 PM

Weird is always my cup of tea. It’s August 11th people and I’m ready to get weird with you. Just like the days before and the ones to come, the history is weird, a little scary and we’ve got a list of them for you to enjoy.

Knowing major historical events is crucial to understanding how we live today. Seeing what happened in the past intrigues me. You might think I’m weird, but I find history fascinating because of the weird and scary things that happen. Here are 5 of the weirdest and scariest facts for August 11th.

• Tornado Hits Salt Lake City

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  Salt Lake City, Utah experienced an extremely rare tornado. This happened on August 11th, 2002 causing severe damage in the city with at least one death reported. The tornado struck the downtown area of Salt Lake City with winds exceeding 100 mph.

• Miley and Liam Call It Quits

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  Love dies on August 11th, 2019. Singer Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth called it quits. They announced their separation and intention to divorce, after only 8 months of marriage! Miley was 26 years old and Liam was 28.

• Robin Williams Passes Away

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  The man who gave us so many laughs, cries, and moments of joy had passed away today. On August 11th, 2014 at the age of 63 Actor and Comedian Robin Williams died by suicide. An autopsy would later reveal that he actually had Lewy body dementia which is an aggressive and incurable brain disorder that has an associated risk of suicide.
• US Airways in Trouble

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  On August 11th, 2002 US Airways filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. They were given a government-guaranteed loan through the Air Transportation Stabilization Board and were able to exit bankruptcy the following year. After the September 11th attacks, the Washington-Reagan airport was closed for an extended period of time, which caused this problem.

• Mall of America Opens

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  I've always wanted to go to this place. When malls were a thing, on August 11th, 1992 The Mall of America opened! This 2.5 million sq ft space has over four floors and more than 500 shops. It is located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Mall Of America also includes an indoor amusement park including roller coasters and an Aquarium.

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Author Alexis Zarycki

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