Guitar Day
Guitar Day is celebrated on February 11th each year to honor one of the most popular and influential musical instruments in history. Whether acoustic, electric, classical, or bass, the guitar has shaped countless music genres, from rock and blues to jazz and flamenco.
Make A Friend Day
National Make a Friend Day is celebrated on February 11th each year as a reminder to reach out, connect, and form new friendships. Whether in person or online, making friends enriches our lives and strengthens our sense of community. Start a conversation with someone new at work, school, or your local coffee shop. Connect online by joining a new social group, participating in forums, or reaching out to an acquaintance. Be open and approachable by smiling, making eye contact, and showing genuine interest in others. Try a new hobby or club to meet like-minded people. Send a thoughtful message to reconnect with an old friend or check in on someone you haven’t spoken to in a while.
Here are some significant historical events that happened on February 11th throughout history:
Historical Events
660 BC – Traditional founding of Japan
Japan celebrates National Foundation Day, marking the legendary ascension of Emperor Jimmu, the country’s first emperor.
1534 – Henry VIII declared Supreme Head of the Church of England
King Henry VIII formally broke from the Catholic Church, establishing the Anglican Church.
1752 – First hospital in the United States opens
Pennsylvania Hospital, co-founded by Benjamin Franklin, opened in Philadelphia.
1858 – The first apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes
A 14-year-old French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, reported seeing the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France, leading to the site’s recognition as a major Catholic pilgrimage destination.
1929 – The Lateran Treaty is signed
The Vatican City officially became an independent state after an agreement between Italy and the Holy See.
1945 – The Yalta Conference concludes
World War II leaders Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin agreed on plans for post-war Europe.
1970 – Japan launches its first satellite, Ohsumi
Japan became the fourth country to send a satellite into orbit, joining the US, Soviet Union, and France.
1990 – Nelson Mandela is released from prison
After 27 years behind bars, Nelson Mandela was freed, marking a major step toward ending apartheid in South Africa.
2011 – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigns
Mubarak stepped down after weeks of protests during the Arab Spring, ending his 30-year rule.
Notable Birthdays
1466 – Elizabeth of York – Queen consort of England and mother of Henry VIII.
1847 – Thomas Edison – American inventor known for the phonograph, light bulb, and motion pictures.
1909 – Joseph L. Mankiewicz – American filmmaker, director of All About Eve.
1936 – Burt Reynolds – American actor known for Smokey and the Bandit.
1962 – Sheryl Crow – American singer-songwriter.
1969 – Jennifer Aniston – American actress known for Friends.
Notable Deaths
1650 – René Descartes – French philosopher and mathematician, famous for “Cogito, ergo sum” (I think, therefore I am).
1929 – Wilhelm Röntgen – German physicist who discovered X-rays.
2012 – Whitney Houston – American singer and actress, one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
