Historical Events In February - 11

1999  On this day in history pluto is once again the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system   

2005  The Computer game World of Warcraft was launched in Europe on this day in history.   

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  Portuguese voters agree to legalise abortion in a national referendum on this day in history.   

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

2011  On this day in history 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.   

2011  Egyptian Revolution culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council after 18 days of protests on February - 11.   

2012  Israel Air Force conducts four air strikes in Gaza Strip on this day in history.   

2013  Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation from February 28, the first pope to resign since 1415 on February - 11.   

2014  11 people are killed after a grenade was tossed into a movie theatre in Peshawar, Pakistan on this day in history.   

2017  North Korea prompts international condemnation by test firing a ballistic missile across the Sea of Japan on this day in history.   

2018  Russian airliner crashes south-east of Moscow, killing all 71 on board on February - 11.   

2018  On this day in history mOMA opens a major solo exhibition for Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral in New York   

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

2019  On February - 11 72nd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Roma" Best Film, Alfonso Cuaron Best Director, Olivia Coleman, Rami Malek best actors   

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 February - 11.   

2020  [COVID-19 pandemic] The World Health Organization (WHO) names the disease COVID-19 on February - 11.   

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

1380  On this day in history birth of gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist   

1465  Elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII was born on this day in history.   

1506  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau was born on this day in history.   

1535  Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91) was born on this day in history.   

1557  On this day in history birth of john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist   

1568  On February - 11 birth of honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625)   

1649  William Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715) was born on February - 11.   

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

0731  On this day in history gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies   

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 February - 11.   

1141  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on this day in history.   

1160  On this day in history death of minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123)   

1503  Elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday on this day in history.