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 February - 11.   

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 this day in history.   

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 February - 11.   

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

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

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  On this day in history 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  On February - 11 [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 this day in history.   

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

1465  On this day in history birth of elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII   

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  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  On February - 11 heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65   

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

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

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  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on February - 11.   

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

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