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.

    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.

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    3. 1990

      Nelson Mandela is released

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

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