Page 11: Historical Events In February - 11

1999  On February - 11 pluto is once again the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system   

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

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  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 this day in history.   

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

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

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

2018  On this day in history saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashes shortly after take-off from Moscow, killing 71 people on board.   

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

2019  On this day in history 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  [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  On this day in history usher performs the halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII with guests Alicia Keys , will.i.am, Lil Jon, H.E.R. and Ludacris [1]   

2024  Finnish presidential election: In the closest presidential election in Finnish history, Alexander Stubb is elected president in the second round on February - 11.   

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1377  On this day in history 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  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau was born on February - 11.   

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

1557  John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist was born on February - 11.   

1568  On this day in history 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 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 this day in history paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies   

0867  Theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies on February - 11.   

1141  On February - 11 hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies   

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

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