February 11: What Happened on This Day in History
February 11th marks the 42nd day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 323 days (324 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on February 11th in history, famous birthdays on February 11th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 11.
What happened on February 11?
Here's what happened on February 11th in history:
- 2021: President Joe Biden officially terminated the national emergency order previously used by Donald Trump to secure funding for constructing a wall along the US-Mexico border, effectively halting the controversial border wall project.
- 2008: In Timor-Leste, rebels battled presidential guards at the president's home. President José Ramos-Horta was shot and wounded. Rebel leader Alfredo Reinado and another rebel were killed during the attack.
- 2002: Mary Brooks, a notable former Director of the United States Mint, was recognized on this date. Her leadership played a significant role in the administration and strategic direction of the national mint during her tenure.
- 2000: Roger Vadim, a prominent French film director known for his influential work in cinema, passed away. Born in 1928, Vadim was a significant figure in French New Wave cinema and was famous for discovering and directing several iconic actresses.
- 1995: The Space Shuttle Discovery (mission STS-63) successfully completes its mission and lands, marking another milestone in NASA's space exploration efforts.
- 1994: Sorrell Booke, famous American actor best known for his iconic role as Boss Hogg in the popular TV series 'Dukes of Hazzard', passed away at age 64. Born in 1930, Booke was a memorable character actor in television comedy.
- 1990: Q'Orianka Kilcher, a German-born actress, was born on this date. She would later become known for her roles in film and television.
- 1985: William Beckett, lead singer of the American rock band The Academy Is..., was born on this date. He would later become known for his influential role in the mid-2000s pop-punk and alternative rock scene.
- 1981: In a significant political transition, Polish Premier Jozef Pinkowski was replaced by Wojciech Jaruzelski, marking a notable moment in Poland's political landscape during the early 1980s.
- 1977: A massive 20.2-kilogram (44.5-pound) lobster was caught off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, setting a world record for the heaviest known crustacean. This extraordinary specimen highlights the remarkable size potential of marine life in the North Atlantic waters.
What famous birthdays are on February 11?
On February 11th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Jennifer Aniston (1969)Globally renowned American actress who rose to international fame through her iconic role as Rachel Green in the hit sitcom 'Friends', which...
![Leslie Nielsen]()
Leslie Nielsen (1926)Canadian-American comedy actor famous for his deadpan humor in iconic parody films like 'Airplane!' and 'Police Squad'.
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Rajat Kapoor (1961)Renowned Indian actor, director, and screenwriter known for his versatile roles in independent and mainstream Bollywood cinema.
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Burt Reynolds (1936)Iconic American actor known for his charismatic roles in 1970s films like 'Smokey and the Bandit' and 'Deliverance'.
![Damian Lewis]()
Damian Lewis (1971)Damian Lewis is a critically acclaimed English actor known for his Emmy-winning performances in 'Homeland' and 'Billions', and for his roles...
![Natalie Dormer]()
Natalie Dormer (1982)Natalie Dormer is a prominent British actress known for her compelling roles in HBO's Game of Thrones as Margaery Tyrell and Showtime's The...
![Sarah Palin]()
Sarah Palin (1964)Sarah Palin is an American politician who gained national prominence as John McCain's vice-presidential running mate in 2008.
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Kelly Rowland (1981)Kelly Rowland is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, best known as a member of the iconic...
![Sheryl Crow]()
Sheryl Crow (1962)Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for her versatile musical style blending pop, rock, folk, and country.
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Eva Gabor (1919)Hungarian-American actress and television star best known for her role in the popular sitcom 'Green Acres'.
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Who died on February 11?
On February 11th the following celebrities died:
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Sylvia Plath (1963)Sylvia Plath was a renowned American poet and novelist whose deeply personal and confessional writing style revolutionized 20th-century...
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William Conrad (1994)Renowned American actor famous for his roles in television series like 'Cannon' and 'Gunsmoke'.
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![Roger Hanin]()
Roger Hanin (2015)Prominent French actor and film director known for the popular TV drama 'Navarro' which aired in 1989 and became a significant part of...
- Frank Herbert (1986)
Renowned science fiction author best known for the groundbreaking Dune series, Herbert was a visionary writer who blended complex...
- Takashi Shimura (1982)
Renowned Japanese actor famous for his iconic roles in Akira Kurosawa's classic films 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai', who significantly...
- Whitney Houston (2012)
Iconic American singer who passed away in 2012, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.
- Alexander McQueen (2010)
Legendary British fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture with his avant-garde and provocative designs, tragically dying by...
- Harry Martinson (1978)
Swedish writer and poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1974, known for his profound poetry and prose exploring human...
What day of the year is February 11?
February 11th marks the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
There are 323 days remaining until the end of the year (or 324 days in case of leap years).
February 11th is the 11th day of the month of February.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 11?
The zodiac sign associated with February 11th is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.
