The History of March 11 from On-This-Day.com 1791 - Samuel Mulliken became the first person to receive more than one patent from the U.S. Patent Office. 1927 - Samuel Roxy Rothafel opened the famous Roxy Theatre in New York City. 1930 - Babe Ruth signed a two-year contract with the New York Yankees for the sum of $80,000. 1968 - Otis Redding posthumously received a gold record for his single, "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay." 1969 - The Jackson 5 signed with Motown Records. 1997 - Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Become a Fan!

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