Deaths on February 11

Barry Foster (actor)

Died on February 11, 2002

Barry Foster, English actor (b. 1931)

John Barry Foster (21 August 1931 – 11 February 2002) was an English actor who had an extensive career in film, radio, stage and television over almost 50 years. He was best known for portraying the title character in the British crime series Van der Valk (1972–1992) and Bob Rusk in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972).

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Events on 2002

8 Jan

No Child Left Behind Act
President George W. Bush signs into law the No Child Left Behind Act.
16 Jan

Osama bin Laden
The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Taliban.
4 Apr

Angolan Civil War
The Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War.
12 May

Fidel Castro
Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.
20 Aug

Saddam Hussein
A group of Iraqis opposed to the regime of Saddam Hussein take over the Iraqi Embassy in Berlin, Germany for five hours before releasing their hostages and surrendering.

Deaths on February 11

Barry Foster (actor)

Died on February 11, 2002

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Events on 2002

No Child Left Behind Act

Osama bin Laden

Angolan Civil War

Fidel Castro

Saddam Hussein