February 11 in History

Historical Events on February 11

1812 Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry is accused of "gerrymandering" for the first time.

1861 American Civil War: The United States House of Representatives unanimously passes a resolution guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in any state.

1953 U.S.President Dwight D. Eisenhower denies all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.

1953 The Soviet Union breaks off diplomatic relations with Israel.

1964 Greeks and Turks begin fighting in Limassol, Cyprus.

1973 Vietnam War: First release of American prisoners of war from Vietnam takes place.

1979 The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

1990 Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison outside Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years as a political prisoner.

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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Famous Birthdays on February 11

1920 Farouk of Egypt

1953 Jeb Bush

1964 Sarah Palin

1972 Steve McManaman

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Famous Deaths on February 11

1650 René Descartes

1963 Sylvia Plath

2010 Alexander McQueen

2012 Whitney Houston

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