What Happened on February 11, 1926

Historical Events

  • UK transfers administration of Tokelau (Union) Islands in South Pacific to New Zealand

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Gibson, British conductor and founder of the Scottish Opera, born in Motherwell, Scotland (d. 1995)
  • Leslie Nielsen, Canadian actor (Spy Hard, Forbidden Planet, Naked Gun), born in Regina, Saskatchewan (d. 2010)
  • Paul Bocuse, French great chef (Legion of Honor), born in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France (d. 2018)

About February 11, 1926

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius