1. In 1813, in the midst of the Creek War, the Battle of Hobdy's Bridge was fought near what is now Eufaula. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the United States forces.

2. On April 11, 1899, Jesse Owens, the renowned Olympic athlete, was born in Oakville. Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, and his accomplishments helped to shatter racist stereotypes about black athletes.

3. In 1961, a group of Freedom Riders arrived in Birmingham, attempting to challenge segregation on interstate buses. The riders were met with violent opposition from both white civilians and law enforcement, and their efforts contributed to the civil rights movement.

4. On April 11, 1979, President Jimmy Carter visited Birmingham, where he spoke at an event commemorating the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. The church had been bombed in 1963, killing four young girls and injuring several others.

5. In 2008, a deadly tornado outbreak struck Alabama on April 11, resulting in 10 fatalities and numerous injuries. The tornadoes caused widespread damage throughout the state, with some areas being completely destroyed.