On This Day: June 11

12 verified moments happened on June 11. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1919Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to sweep American racing's Triple Crown.Sports · Source: Wikipedia, '1919 Belmont Stakes' (Jun 11 1919)
2. 1950Ben Hogan wins the US Open at Merion just 16 months after a near-fatal car crash — completing one of sport's most remarkable comebacksSports · Source: Wikipedia, "1950 U.S. Open (golf)"; USGA (Jun 11, 1950)
3. 1978🌀 Archie Gemmill weaves through three Dutch defenders and chips home a famous solo goal for Scotland in Mendoza.Soccer · Source: Wikipedia, 'Archie Gemmill'; FIFA.com (Jun 11 1978)
4. 1982👽 Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial reaches theaters and soon becomes the highest-grossing film yet made.Movies · Source: Wikipedia, 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (Jun 11 1982)
5. 1986😎 Ferris Bueller's Day Off opens, as Matthew Broderick's charmed truant borrows a Ferrari, crashes a parade, and outfoxes his principal for one perfect Chicago day.Movies · Source: AFI Catalog / Wikipedia: US release (Paramount)
6. 1990🇨🇷 Juan Cayasso's chipped finish in Genoa gives World Cup newcomer Costa Rica a famous victory over Scotland.Soccer · Source: The Scotsman; Wikipedia 'Juan Cayasso' (Jun 11 1990)
7. 1993🦖 Spielberg's Jurassic Park opens nationwide, its groundbreaking dinosaurs roaring to record-shattering success.Movies · Source: Wikipedia, 'Jurassic Park (film)' (Jun 11 1993)
8. 1997Michael Jordan scores 38 points despite severe illness in the iconic "Flu Game" of the NBA FinalsSports · Source: Wikipedia, "1997 NBA Finals Game 5"; NBA.com
9. 1997A visibly ill Michael Jordan scores 38 points to lead the Bulls past the Jazz in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the 'Flu Game'Sports · Source: CBS Sports / Andscape, the Flu Game (June 11, 1997)
10. 2002🎤 American Idol premieres on Fox, inviting hopeful singers to compete before judges and a voting national audience.TV · Source: Wikipedia, 'American Idol' (Jun 11 2002)
11. 2006Rookie Denny Hamlin scores his first Cup win from the pole at PoconoStock Car Racing · Source: Wikipedia, “2006 Pocono 500” — Jun 11, 2006; Hamlin's first career Cup win as a rookie
12. 2017Sidney Crosby's Penguins beat Nashville in Game 6 to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.Sports · Source: NHL.com, 'Penguins repeat Stanley Cup with Game 6 win' (Jun 11 2017)