February 11

What happened on February 11 in history

3 events fall on February 11, from 1531 to 1990. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on February 11

  1. 1531

    Henry VIII is recognised head of the English Church

    Convocation accepts the king's supremacy, with a saving clause about God's law.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1858

    The Lourdes apparitions begin

    Bernadette Soubirous reports the first of eighteen visions at a grotto in the Pyrenees.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1990

    Nelson Mandela is released

    After twenty-seven years in prison he walks out of Victor Verster hand in hand with Winnie.

    Play the 20th century round