What Day Is August 11? St. Clare of Assisi and Weimar Constitution
August 11 is the 223rd day of the year. The Catholic Church celebrates St. Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares. In 1919, the Weimar Constitution came into force; in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles.
About August 11
August 11 is the 223rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (224th in a leap year). There are 142 days remaining until the end of the year.
The significance of August 11
St. Clare of Assisi died on the night of August 10-11, 1253, after a long illness she bore with what her contemporaries described as characteristic composure. She had met Francis of Assisi as a teenager, given up her noble family’s wealth, and founded a community of women who lived in radical poverty at San Damiano. The Order of Poor Ladies, now called the Poor Clares, still exists in over 75 countries. In 1919, the Weimar Constitution gave Germany its first democratic republic, with women’s suffrage built in from the start. In 1965, the Watts Riots exposed the gap between civil rights legislation and lived reality in urban America.
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On This Day in History
- 1919The Weimar Constitution, establishing Germany as a democratic republic, was signed by President Friedrich Ebert. It granted women the vote and codified extensive civil liberties.
- 1965The Watts Riots began in Los Angeles after a traffic stop escalated into five days of civil unrest, leaving 34 dead and resulting in over 1,000 injuries.
Baby Names for This Day
August 11 is the feast of St. Clare of Assisi. Names connected to light, clarity, and her legacy:
- ClareGirl
St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), founder of the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares). She died on August 11, 1253, and her feast is today.
- ClaraGirl
Latin form of Clare; still one of the most popular variants across Europe and the Americas.
- ClaireGirl
French form of Clare; widely used in English-speaking countries.
- ChiaraGirl
Italian form of Clare; very popular in Italy today, especially after Pope John Paul II's 1958 visit to Assisi.
- FrancisBoy
St. Francis of Assisi, who inspired Clare to give up wealth and enter religious life.
- AgnesGirl
Clare's younger sister, who followed her into the religious life and is now also venerated as Blessed Agnes of Assisi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is August 11?add
August 11 is the feast of St. Clare of Assisi. The Weimar Constitution took effect in 1919, and the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles in 1965. The 223rd day of the year.
What number day of the year is August 11?add
August 11 is the 223rd day of the year, or the 224th in a leap year, with 142 days remaining.
What zodiac sign is August 11?add
August 11 is Leo, which runs from July 23 to August 22.