What Happened on Feb 11

Second Reign of Zhengtong (Tianshun) Emperor: The Sixth Emperor of the Ming Dynasty

Zhu Qizhen ( 29 November 1427 – 23 February 1464) was an emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He ruled as the Zhengtong Emperor (正統 IPA: [tʂɤ̂ŋtʰʊ̀ŋ]) from... Read more

Thomas Edison is Born

Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in the canal town of Milan, Ohio, the last of seven children. His mother, Nancy, had been a school... Read more

Battle of Wilmington

Description: With the fall of Fort Fisher to Maj. Gen. Alfred Terry’s and Rear Adm. David Porter’s combined operation on January 15, Wilmington’s... Read more

Emma Goldman Is Arrested

Emma Goldman, American anarchist and compelling advocate of free speech, women's equality, the eight-hour day, and birth control, was arrested in... Read more

Ernest Mine Disaster

At 3:20 in the afternoon an explosion killed 27 men in the section of the mine that was affected and burned 4 others who escaped. The 150 men in... Read more

Eva Gabor is Born

Eva Gabor (February 11, 1919 – July 4, 1995) was a Hungarian-born socialite and actress. She was best known for her role on Green Acres as Lisa... Read more

II Olympic Winter Games Held in St. Moritz, Switzerland

The 1928 Winter Olympics, officially known as the II Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in St.... Read more

American Forces Withdraw from Cassino

On February 11, after a final unsuccessful 3 day assault on Monastery Hill and Cassino town, the Americans were withdrawn. U.S. II Corps, after two... Read more

Japanese Garrison on Provisor Island Falls to 37th Division

Administering a city requires not only looking out for the needs of the individual inhabitants, but also safeguarding city functions such as water... Read more

Northeastern defeats Boston College, 5-4

In one tumultuous moment at the end of an emotionally wrenching game, Wayne Turner swept in on the net, picked up a pass from a sprawling Dale... Read more

Release of Soviet Dissident Anatoly B. Shcharansky in Exchange for Alleged Soviet Spies

Shcharansky's treatment had symbolized the plight of the Soviet "refuseniks," people who had been refused permission to emigrate and then harassed... Read more

"Little Vera" Is Released

Little Vera (Russian: Ма́ленькая Ве́ра, Malenkaya Vera), made at Gorky Film Studio and released in 1988, is a film by the Russian film director... Read more

Nelson Mandela Released from Prison

11 February 1990: After 27 years of imprisonment, Mandela is released. His new life is busy, visiting old friends and supporters, becoming deputy... Read more

Social Distortion releases Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell

Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell is the fourth studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on February 11, 1992. It... Read more

President Bill Clinton Nominates Janet Reno for Attorney General

Janet Wood Reno (born July 21, 1938) is the former Attorney General of the United States (1993–2001). She was nominated by President Bill Clinton... Read more

"The Outing" - Season 4 Episode 17 of Seinfeld First Airs

"The Outing" is the fifty-seventh episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. It was the 17th episode for the 4th season. It aired on February 11,... Read more

Blank Check is released

Blank Check (also known as Blank Cheque in Europe) is a 1994 film directed by Rupert Wainwright, starring Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy, Miguel... Read more

South Park Episode 111 - "Tom's Rhinoplasty"

Wendy and Stan discuss their plans for romance. Principal Victoria comes into the classroom and announces that Mr. Garrison is going to be out and... Read more

The Tigger Movie is released

The Tigger Movie is a 2000 American/Japanese animated family film, directed by Jun Falkenstein. Part of the Winnie the Pooh series, this film... Read more

Boston University defeats Northeastern, 5-3

Thunderous roars still were echoing through the FleetCenter late Monday night when Mike Pandolfo, his arms embracing the coveted Beanpot trophy,... Read more

John Mayer releases "Any Given Thursday"

Any Given Thursday is a live CD/DVD by John Mayer, recorded in Birmingham, Alabama at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater on September 12, 2002, during... Read more

Nas Releases Single "Made You Look"

"Made You Look" is the first single from Nas' 2002 album, God's Son. Built around several samples lifted from the Incredible Bongo Band's cover of... Read more

49th Grammy Awards

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards is a ceremony honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning September 15, 2005 and ending September 14,... Read more

"Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" Premieres

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (often shortened to Tim and Eric Awesome Show, or just simply Tim and Eric ) is an American television... Read more

Boston College defeats Harvard, 6-5

On hockey You can't even put the trophy in the oven and bake beans in it. If you venture past Route 495, people think you're talking about some... Read more