The Battle of Crug Mawr, near Cardigan, took place c. 11 October 1136. It was a significant setback to Norman expansion in Wales and was part of the Welsh revolt against Norman rule, which had begun on 1st January 1136 with a Welsh victory at the Battle of Llwchwr near Swansea.
1216 King John lost his crown and jewels whilst crossing 'The Wash', on the north-west margin of East Anglia.
The Mold Cape dating from approximately 1900–1600 BC was discovered on 11th October 1833 in a Bronze Age burial mound at Bryn yr Ellyllon, between Mold and Buckley. It is thought to be part of a ceremonial dress and is one of the most spectacular Bronze Age gold artefacts yet discovered and one of the finest prehistoric examples of its kind in the world. I
1919 The first airline meals were served on a Handley-Page flight from London to Paris. They were pre-packed lunch boxes at 3 shillings each (15p).
1922 Alaska Davidson becomes the first female FBI "special investigator"
1988 Women began to study at Magdalene College, Cambridge for the first time. To mark the occasion male students wore black armbands and the porter flew a black flag.
11 Oct 1968 During a Beatles recording session at Abbey Road six saxophonists recorded parts for 'Savoy Truffle' for the forthcoming White Album. George Harrison distorted the saxophones to get the desired sound.
