Berita Hari Ini: The most boring day in history


	April 11, 2026

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April 11, 1954, may have been the most boring day in the 20th century.

What’s the most boring day in history — a day where truly nothing important happened? That was the question posed in 2010 to a computer program named True Knowledge. Using a database of 300 million facts, the program deemed April 11, 1954, the most boring day since the start of the 20th century. But if we’re talking all time, experts have some other ideas.

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		Numbers Don't Lie

Registered voters in the April 11, 1954, Belgian general election

5.8 million

Number of studio albums released by Bob Dylan, who played his first major gig on April 11, 1961

Distance (in miles) of the R&D test tunnel dug by the Boring Company in California

1.14

Population of Boring, Oregon, according to the 2020 U.S. Census

1,931

Boredom may be good for your brain.

Today, boredom is under threat, with billions of smartphones bringing nearly limitless distraction to us worldwide. But while boredom may be uncomfortable, it can also be good for our brains. These precious moments of downtime give our brains a much-needed chance to rest, consolidate memories, and reflect on lessons learned throughout the day. Studies have shown that those who experience boredom spend more time thinking about their future, and boredom is also known to spur creativity as well as altruism. So the next time you’re feeling a mind-numbing sense of restlessness, don’t reach for your phone. Instead just let your mind wander — who knows what you’ll dream up?