All Events

Historical Events on February 11

  • Massachusetts

    1812

    Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry is accused of "gerrymandering" for the first time.

  • American Civil War

    1861

    American Civil War: The United States House of Representatives unanimously passes a resolution guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in any state.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower

    1953

    U.S.President Dwight D. Eisenhower denies all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.

  • Soviet Union

    1953

    The Soviet Union breaks off diplomatic relations with Israel.

  • Greece

    1964

    Greeks and Turks begin fighting in Limassol, Cyprus.

  • Vietnam War

    1973

    Vietnam War: First release of American prisoners of war from Vietnam takes place.

  • Iranian Revolution

    1979

    The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

  • Nelson Mandela

    1990

    Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison outside Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years as a political prisoner.

  • Pope Benedict XVI

    2013

    The Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI would resign the papacy on 28 February 2013, as a result of his advanced age.

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