What Happened on February 11?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 11
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 11, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Meiji Constitution
Year:
1889
The Meiji Constitution of Japan is adopted.
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Anton Bruckner
Year:
1903
Anton Bruckner's 9th Symphony receives its first performance in Vienna, Austria.
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Amadeo I of Spain
Year:
1873
King Amadeo I of Spain abdicates, triggering the proclamation of the First Spanish Republic.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: The United States House of Representatives unanimously passes a resolution guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in any state.
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Bernadette Soubirous
Year:
1858
Bernadette Soubirous's first vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary occurs in Lourdes, France.
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Pope Pius X
Year:
1906
Pope Pius X publishes the encyclical Vehementer Nos.
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Friedrich Ebert
Year:
1919
Friedrich Ebert (SPD), is elected President of Germany.
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2024 Finnish presidential election
Year:
2024
2024 Finnish presidential election: Alexander Stubb is elected as the 13th president of Finland.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 11
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 11, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Antony Flew
Year of birth:
1923
Antony Flew, English philosopher and academic (died 2010)
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Lloyd Bentsen
Year of birth:
1921
Lloyd Bentsen, American politician, 69th United States Secretary of the Treasury (died 2006)
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Ottavio Missoni
Year of birth:
1921
Ottavio Missoni, Italian hurdler and fashion designer, founded Missoni (died 2013)
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Farouk of Egypt
Year of birth:
1920
Farouk of Egypt (died 1965)
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Budge Patty
Year of birth:
1924
Budge Patty, American tennis player (died 2021)
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Kim Stanley
Year of birth:
1925
Kim Stanley, American actress (died 2001)
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Mary Quant
Year of birth:
1930
Mary Quant, British fashion designer (died 2023)[notes 1]
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Paul Bocuse
Year of birth:
1926
Paul Bocuse, French chef (died 2018)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 11
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 11, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Howard Lindsay
Year of death:
1968
Howard Lindsay, American playwright (born 1889)
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J. Hans D. Jensen
Year of death:
1973
J. Hans D. Jensen, German physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1907)
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Richard Ratsimandrava
Year of death:
1975
Richard Ratsimandrava, Malagasy colonel and politician, President of Madagascar (born 1931)
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Alexander Lippisch
Year of death:
1976
Alexander Lippisch, German pilot and engineer (born 1894)
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A. J. Muste
Year of death:
1967
A. J. Muste, Dutch-American minister and activist (born 1885)
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John Olof Dahlgren
Year of death:
1963
John Olof Dahlgren, Swedish-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1872)
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Sergei Eisenstein
Year of death:
1948
Sergei Eisenstein, Russian director and screenwriter (born 1898)
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Axel Munthe
Year of death:
1949
Axel Munthe, Swedish doctor (born 1857)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 11
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 11 around the world.
Public holidays in Liberia
Armed Forces Day (Liberia)
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World Day of the Sick
Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes (Catholic Church), and its related observance World Day of the Sick (Roman Catholic Church)
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National Foundation Day (Japan)
National Foundation Day (Japan)
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science (UN Women)
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Saint Blaise
Christian feast day: Blaise Eastern Orthodox liturgics
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European 112 Day
European 112 Day (European Union)
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February 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Gobnait
Christian feast day: Gobnait
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