Page 11: 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 this day in history.   

2007  Portuguese voters agree to legalise abortion in a national referendum on February - 11.   

2007  On this day in history the 49th Annual Grammy Awards take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.   

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  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  On February - 11 israel Air Force conducts four air strikes in Gaza Strip   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

2018  On February - 11 mOMA opens a major solo exhibition for Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral in New York   

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

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 this day in history.   

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

2024  Super Bowl LVIII, Allegiant Stadium, LV: Kansas City Chiefs win back to back titles and 3rd in 5 years with an overtime 25-22 win over the SF 49ers; MVP: Patrick Mahomes , KC, QB on February - 11.   

2024  Usher performs the halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII with guests Alicia Keys , will.i.am, Lil Jon, H.E.R. and Ludacris [1] on this day in history.   

2024  On this day in history finnish presidential election: In the closest presidential election in Finnish history, Alexander Stubb is elected president in the second round.   

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

1380  On February - 11 birth of gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist   

1465  On February - 11 birth of elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII   

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  On this day in history heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65   

0731  On February - 11 gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies   

0821  Benedict of Aniane, saint, dies on February - 11.   

0824  On February - 11 paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies   

0867  On February - 11 theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies   

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

1160  Death of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123) on February - 11.   

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