This Day in History: June 11

Ram Prasad Bismil, a prominent Indian freedom fighter, was born on June 11, 1897. He wrote patriotic poems in Hindi and Urdu under pen names like Ram, Agyaat, and Bismil, inspiring people with his revolutionary spirit.

In 1937, American engineer Edwin Armstrong demonstrated the first FM radio broadcast in Alpine, New Jersey. FM radio technology offered a significant improvement in sound quality over AM radio.

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On June 11, 1987, Margaret Thatcher made history by becoming the first British Prime Minister to be elected for a third consecutive term. This remarkable achievement solidified her position as one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century.