Historical Events on February 11

17 significant historical events occurred on February 11. February 11 marks several notable historical events in religious, political, and sporting contexts over the years. Key happenings on this date include the first apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes in 1858 and the signing of the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and Italy in 1929. In 1979, the Iran-Saudi Arabia proxy conflict began. The date has also seen major sporting events, such as Formula One and FIFA competitions in the 1970s and 1980s.