Historical Events In February - 11

1999  On February - 11 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  On February - 11 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.   

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

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 this day in history.   

2012  On February - 11 israel Air Force conducts four air strikes in Gaza Strip   

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

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

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

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

2018  MOMA opens a major solo exhibition for Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral in New York on this day in history.   

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  On February - 11 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 >>   

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

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1377  King Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414) was born on February - 11.   

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 February - 11 birth of juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau   

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

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

1568  On this day in history birth of honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625)   

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

0641  Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on this day in history.   

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

0821  On this day in history benedict of Aniane, saint, dies   

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.