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India's nuclear experiments to chess defeat, things happened on May 11

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India's underground nuclear experiments

On May 11, 1998, India carried out a series of underground nuclear experiments known as Pokhran II.

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Matilda of Flanders' coronation

Matilda of Flanders' coronation on May 11, 1068, was a momentous occasion not only for her, but also for the concept of queenship in medieval England.

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World's oldest surviving printed book was published

The world's oldest surviving printed book, 'The Diamond Sutra', was published on May 11, 868.

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Chess computer defeated world chess champion

On May 11, 1997, Deep Blue, IBM's chess computer defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov.

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SpaceX's first rocket

SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket on May 11, 2010.

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First hospital in the United States

Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin established Pennsylvania Hospital on May 11, 1751, as the first hospital in the United States.

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Constantinople was dedicated capital

On May 11, 330, Constantinople was dedicated as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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