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.
19 famous birthdays on February 11
Including John, King of Denmark, Yukio Hatoyama, Leslie Nielsen
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density12th Century
2 events17th Century
2 events19th Century
1 eventOur Lady of Lourdes — Title of Mary, mother of Jesus, related to her alleged apparitions in Lourdes
20th Century
8 events21st Century
4 eventsInternational treaty to establish the African Medicines Agency, to address availability and quality of medical products in Africa
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