Births on May 11

Gelson Martins

Born on May 11, 1995

Gelson Martins, Portuguese footballer

Gelson Dany Batalha Martins (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒɛlsɐ̃ mɐɾˈtĩʃ]; born 11 May 1995) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Portugal national team.

He began his career at Sporting CP, appearing in 125 competitive matches and winning two trophies during his three-year tenure. In 2018, he signed with Atlético Madrid and, the following year, joined Monaco, initially on loan.

A Portuguese international since 2016, Martins represented the nation at the 2018 World Cup and the 2017 Confederations Cup.

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Events on 1995

16 Mar

Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified in 1865.
20 Mar

Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway
The Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo carries out a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway, killing 12 and wounding over 1,300 people.
5 Aug

Operation Storm
Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
19 Sep

Unabomber
The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber's manifesto.
30 Oct

Quebec referendum, 1995
Quebec citizens narrowly vote (50.58% to 49.42%) in favour of remaining a province of Canada in their second referendum on national sovereignty.

Births on May 11

Gelson Martins

Born on May 11, 1995

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Events on 1995

Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway

Operation Storm

Unabomber

Quebec referendum, 1995