Historical Events In February - 11

1999  Pluto is once again the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system on February - 11.   

2005  On February - 11 the Computer game World of Warcraft was launched in Europe.   

2006  U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots his friend and lawyer, Harry Whittington, in the face with a shotgun on a south Texas ranch on February - 11.   

2007  On February - 11 portuguese voters agree to legalise abortion in a national referendum.   

2007  On February - 11 the 49th Annual Grammy Awards take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.   

2011  Arab Spring: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigns after widespread protests calling for his departure, leaving control of Egypt in the hands of the military until a general election can be held on this day in history.   

2011  On this day in history egyptian Revolution culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council after 18 days of protests.   

2012  Israel Air Force conducts four air strikes in Gaza Strip on February - 11.   

2013  Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation from February 28, the first pope to resign since 1415 on this day in history.   

2014  On February - 11 11 people are killed after a grenade was tossed into a movie theatre in Peshawar, Pakistan   

2017  North Korea prompts international condemnation by test firing a ballistic missile across the Sea of Japan on February - 11.   

2018  Russian airliner crashes south-east of Moscow, killing all 71 on board on this day in history.   

2018  MOMA opens a major solo exhibition for Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral in New York on February - 11.   

2018  Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashes shortly after take-off from Moscow, killing 71 people on board on February - 11.   

2019  72nd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Roma" Best Film, Alfonso Cuaron Best Director, Olivia Coleman, Rami Malek best actors on this day in history.   

2019  61st Grammy Awards: Childish Gambino first rapper to win Best Song and Best Record for "This Is America", best album "Golden Hour" Kacey Musgraves Learn More >> on this day in history.   

2020  On this day in history [COVID-19 pandemic] The World Health Organization (WHO) names the disease COVID-19.   

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1377  On February - 11 birth of king Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414)   

1380  Gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist was born on February - 11.   

1465  Elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII was born on February - 11.   

1506  On this day in history birth of juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau   

1535  On February - 11 birth of gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1557  John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist was born on this day in history.   

1568  Honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625) was born on this day in history.   

1649  On February - 11 birth of william Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715)   

0641  Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on February - 11.   

0731  Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on February - 11.   

0821  Benedict of Aniane, saint, dies on this day in history.   

0824  Paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies on this day in history.   

0867  Theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies on this day in history.   

1141  On this day in history hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies   

1160  On February - 11 death of minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123)   

1503  Elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday on February - 11.