February 11th, 1491

Born on February 11th, 1491

Age in days, weeks and months
Wow, over 195,000 days old!

Why not celebrate an alternative birthday? In 431 days, exactly on September 29th, 2027, people who were born on February 11th, 1491 will be 196,000 days old!

... in seconds, minutes and hours

What happened on February 11th?

February 11th, 2018

Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashed shortly after take-off in Russia due to icing conditions, killing all 71 people on board.

February 11th, 2015

Turkish student Özgecan Aslan was murdered during a rape attempt, sparking mass demonstrations across the country after her body was discovered two days later.

February 11th, 2008

Rebel East Timorese soldiers invaded the homes of President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, seriously wounding the former.

February 11th, 2001

The computer worm Anna Kournikova, which would affect millions of users worldwide, was released by a 20-year-old Dutch student.

February 11th, 1991

The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization was established in The Hague to represent the interests of indigenous peoples, minorities, occupied nations, and other areas lacking international recognition.

February 11th, 1990

Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, having been a political prisoner for 27 years, was released from Victor Verster Prison near Paarl, South Africa.

February 11th, 1979

The Pahlavi dynasty of Iran effectively collapsed when the military declared itself "neutral" after rebel troops overwhelmed forces loyal to Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in armed street fighting.

February 11th, 1976

The Frente de Liberación Homosexual made their final public appearance, shortly before the group's dissolution due to political repression after the Argentine coup d'état.

February 11th, 1919

Friedrich Ebert was elected the provisional president of Germany by the Weimar National Assembly.

February 11th, 1851

As part of celebrations marking the separation of Victoria from New South Wales, the inaugural first-class cricket match in Australia began at the Launceston Racecourse in Tasmania.

February 11th, 1840

La fille du régiment (audio featured), an opéra comique by Gaetano Donizetti, premiered in Paris to highly negative reviews but later became a success.

February 11th, 1823

Around 110 boys were killed in a human crush at the Convent of the Minori Osservanti (corridor pictured) in Valletta on the last day of the Maltese Carnival.

February 11th, 1584

Spanish explorer Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa founded the town of Nombre de Jesús, the first of two short-lived colonies at the Strait of Magellan.

February 11th, 1933

LAPD Red Squad raid on John Reed Club art show in the U.S. results in the destruction of a dozen political artworks.

February 11th, 2000

Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on STS-99 to conduct the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.

Birthdays
... of famous people, actors, celebrities and stars on February 11th

Same year
Born in 1491

65

Jacques Cartier

Breton maritime explorer of North America (1491–1557)

*December 31st, 1491, Saint-Malo †September 1st, 1557, Saint-Malo

55

Henry VIII of England

King of England from 1509 until 1547

*June 28th, 1491, Palace of Placentia †January 28th, 1547, Palace of Whitehall

29

Zhengde Emperor

Emperor of the Ming Dynasty

*October 26th, 1491, Beijing †April 20th, 1521, Beijing

53

Teofilo Folengo

Italian poet and writer

*November 8th, 1491, Mantua †December 9th, 1544, Campese

58

Innocenzo Cybo

Italian Catholic cardinal and archbishop

*August 25th, 1491, Genoa †April 13th, 1550, Rome

52

Maria of Jülich-Berg

Spouse of John III, Duke of Cleves

*August 3rd, 1491, Jülich †August 29th, 1543

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Public holidays on February 11th

Fixed holidays (Christian feast day, Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes) which are celebrated on February 11th.

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Leap year

No: With 365 days 1491 is a normal year and no leap year.

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