1909, 11 May
A draft constitution for a unified South Africa is agreed by national convention in Bloemfontein.
1914, 11 May
Taza, Morocco, is occupied by French troops.
1943, 11 May - World War II: North Africa
General Gustav von Vaerst's 5th Panzer Army finally surrenders on the Cape Bon peninsula, Tunisia.
1953, 11 May
Britain threatens to use force against Egypt over Suez Canal dispute.
1956, 11 May
Plans for independence of the Gold Coast (becomes Ghana in March 1957) from Britain are approved by the Colonial Secretary.
