February 11 in History

11 February in History – 175 years ago

California Gold Rush

North America 1849: California Gold Rush

Just days before the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, gold was discovered at... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Eastern Mediterranean 2011: Arab Spring
Eastern Mediterranean 2011
Arab Spring
In December 2010–January 2011 revolutionary protests overthrew the government in Tunisia and...
Historical Atlas of North America 1849: California Gold Rush
North America 1849
California Gold Rush
Just days before the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, gold was discovered at Sutter's...
Historical Atlas of Europe 435: Treaty of Hippo Regius
Europe 435
Treaty of Hippo Regius
In 434, feeling threatened by Rugila’s Huns, the Eastern Roman Empire recalled its general Aspar...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 435: Treaty of Hippo Regius
Northern Africa 435
Treaty of Hippo Regius
In 434, feeling threatened by the Huns, the Eastern Roman Empire recalled its general Aspar and...
Historical Atlas of Europe 420: Battle of the Nervasos Mountains
Europe 420
Battle of the Nervasos Mountains
In late 418 the Western Roman generalissimo Flavius Constantius recalled Wallia’s Goths from...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 420: Battle of the Nervasos Mountains
Northern Africa 420
Battle of the Nervasos Mountains
In late 418 the Western Roman generalissimo Flavius Constantius recalled Wallia’s Goths from...
Historical Atlas of Europe 244: Battle of Misiche
Europe 244
Battle of Misiche
In 243 Gordian III expelled the Persians from Roman territory and invaded Persia. However, early...
Historical Atlas of Eastern Mediterranean 244: Death of Gordian III
Eastern Mediterranean 244
Death of Gordian III
In 243 Gordian III expelled the Persians from Roman territory and invaded Persia. However, early...
 

Ending on 11 February 1979

Islamic revolution forces Shah to flee Iran

All Events on 11 February

ends   2011
Revolution overthrows Mubarak in Egypt
ends   1979
Islamic revolution forces Shah to flee Iran
ends   1945
Allies meet at Yalta to plan postwar Europe
ends   1939
Japan occupies Hainan Island
  1934
British treaty of friendship with Yemen
  1906
Ubangi-Shari and Chad amalgamated
starts   1896
Korean king takes refuge in Russian legation
  435
Romans grant Vandals land in Africa
ends   244
Gordian III nominally rules Roman Empire
  244
Gordian III assassinated or killed in battle
starts   244
Philip the Arab rules Roman Empire
  110
Trajan builds canal linking Nile to Red Sea*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 11 February for purposes of Omniatlas

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