On This Day: July 11th

Virgin Galactic launches its founder, Richard Branson, into space, the first company ever to do so.

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape.

Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus.

The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others.

In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.

The Siege of Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, ends after the Pakistan Army storms the mosque which had been occupied by Islamist militants.

Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.

Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.

Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board.

Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins.