August 11 in History

• 1964

  August 11, 1964:

  Oscar-nominated film, “A Hard Day's Night” is released in the United States. It features members of British’s band, The Beatle.

• 1970

  August 11, 1970:

  Popular American singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffett issues his first album called “Down To Earth”.

• 1973

  August 11, 1973:

  American singer, Edgar Holland Winter releases a song entitled "Free Ride". The track was written by Dan Hartman.

• 1989

  August 11, 1989:

  During a show in New Jersey, American singer Bruce Springsteen collaborates with Ringo Starr to perform a number of songs including "With A Little Help From My Friends" and "Get Back".

• 1997

  August 11, 1997: American vocal band, Backstreet Boys drops their 2nd studio album entitled “Backstreet's Back”. Some well-known songs on the album are titled “Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "All I Have to Give".

• 1999

  August 11, 1999:

  A star is placed on the distinguished Hollywood Walk of Fame in honor of the rock band, Kiss. They are known for hit songs like "All Hell's Breakin' Loose" and "Beth".

• 2004

  August 11, 2004:

  Singer Vanessa Williams divorces Rick Fox, a well-known former basketball star.

• 2009

  August 11, 2009:

  Rock ensemble, Train releases their popular song entitled "Hey Soul Sister". Its iTune version would go on to win the “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals” prize at the 2011 Grammy Award.

• August 11, 2009: Country music group, Lady Antebellum, drops their song titled "Need You Now". The single is included in their album of the same name.

• 2012

  August 11, 2012:

  American rap group, Geto Boys come together to perform at the twelfth edition of the festival known as ‘Gathering Of The Juggalos’.