Friday, 11th February 1949 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science and World Day of the Sick. Explore 56 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 7°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 11th February in Paris, FR.
On 11 February 1949, Paris experienced cloudy conditions whilst individuals born under the sign of Aquarius observed a waning crescent moon. Paris, the capital of France, sits on the Seine River and served as a centre of European cultural and political activity throughout the twentieth century. The weather that day reflected the typical winter conditions common to the French capital during February.
Two significant events shaped the course of history on this date. In 1990, anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison near Paarl, South Africa, ending 27 years of imprisonment and marking a turning point in the struggle against racial segregation. More than a century earlier, in 1840, Gaetano Donizetti's opera La fille du régiment premiered in Paris to hostile critical reception, though the work would eventually gain recognition as a successful composition in the operatic canon. These events, separated by generations, demonstrate how 11 February has witnessed both artistic innovation and transformative political change across different continents.
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Errors are commas in the story, not its ending.
Fortune of the Day
11th February in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on February 11th embody Aquarius innovation with added intellectual sharpness from Mercury's influence. They think originally, communicate precisely, and question social norms with thoughtful detachment. Their minds are future-oriented and brimming with unconventional ideas.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in analytical intelligence, creative problem-solving, and genuine independence. However, they can seem emotionally distant and struggle with commitment. Over-intellectualizing often overshadows spontaneous feelings.
Love In relationships, these individuals seek partners who respect their independence and value intellectual debate. They need space for personal freedom and deep, honest communication. Emotional expression doesn't come naturally, yet their loyalty runs profound.
Caree & Finance People born on this day thrive in technology, science, education, or social innovation fields. Their ability to recognize patterns and think creatively makes them valuable problem-solvers. They build financial stability through continuous self-development and strategic thinking.
Health Mental stimulation and intellectual activities support their psychological well-being. Regular movement and social engagement prevent emotional stagnation. Adequate rest and mindfulness help calm their bustling minds.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th February
Name Days in Your Language: Adolfo, Adolph, Adolpha, Alva, Alvarita, Alvaro, Lourdes
Someone born on this day in 1949 would be 77 years old today — just 28,178 days into life, which is roughly 676,274 hours, 40,576,478 minutes, or 2,434,588,720 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 42. day of the year.
There are 323 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 6 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th February
- Mike Leavitt, American politician, 14th Governor of Utah (1951)
- James Silas, American basketball player (1949)
- Yukio Hatoyama, Japanese engineer and politician and Prime Minister of Japan (1947)
- Derek Shulman, Scottish singer-songwriter and producer (1947)
- Ian Porterfield, Scottish footballer and manager (died 2007) (1946)
Lives Remembered on 11th February
- James Van Der Beek, American actor (born 1977) (2026)
- Betsy Arakawa, American classical pianist (born 1959) (2025)
- Moses Lim, Singaporean actor (born 1949) (2025)
- Allen J. Bard, American chemist (born 1933) (2024)
- Donald Spoto, American biographer (born 1941) (2023)
- Vic Damone, American singer, songwriter and actor (born 1928) (2018)
- Asma Jahangir, Pakistani human-rights lawyer and social activist (born 1952) (2018)
- Jan Maxwell, American stage and television actress (born 1956) (2018)
- Qazi Wajid, Pakistani drama actor, writer and artist (born 1930) (2018)
- Fab Melo, Brazilian basketball player (born 1990) (2017)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th February
- Christian feast day: Blaise Eastern Orthodox liturgics
- Christian feast day: Cædmon, first recorded Christian poet in England, c. 680 CE (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: Gobnait
- Christian feast day: Gregory II
- Christian feast day: Lazarus of Milan
- Christian feast day: Peter of Jesus Maldonado
- Christian feast day: Soteris
- Christian feast day: February 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- European 112 Day (European Union)
- Armed Forces Day (Liberia)
- Evelio Javier Day (Panay Island, the Philippines)
- Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes (Catholic Church), and its related observance World Day of the Sick (Roman Catholic Church)
- Inventors' Day (United States)
- National Foundation Day (Japan)
- Youth Day (Cameroon)
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science (UN Women)
What Happened on 11th February?
- 2024 Finnish presidential election: Alexander Stubb is elected as the 13th president of Finland. (2024)
- COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization officially names the coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19, with the virus being designated SARS-CoV-2. (2020)
- Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashes near Moscow, Russia with 71 deaths and no survivors. (2018)
- North Korea test fires a ballistic missile across the Sea of Japan. (2017)
- A man shoots seven people dead at an education center in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia. (2016)
- A university student is murdered as she resists an attempted rape in Turkey, sparking nationwide protests and public outcry against harassment and violence against women. (2015)
- The European Space Agency's Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle is launched on a Vega rocket. (2015)
- A military transport plane crashes in a mountainous area of Oum El Bouaghi Province in eastern Algeria, killing 77 people. (2014)
- The Vatican confirms that Pope Benedict XVI will resign the papacy as a result of his advanced age. (2013)
- Militants claiming to be from the Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff. (2013)