Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Iliohan, Dutch soccer player (FC Lisse, ADO Den Haag), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Kelly Slater, American surfer (11 x WSL champion; Triple Crown 1995, 98, 2019, born in Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Steve McManaman, English footballer, born in Kirkdale, Liverpool
Famous Weddings
Tom Stoppard
Playwright Tom Stoppard (34) weds doctor and author Miriam Moore-Robinson (34)
Famous Deaths
- Jan Wils, Dutch architect (Olympian Stadium, Amsterdam), dies at 80
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About February 11, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Let's Stay Together - Al Green
- #1 Song: Telegram Sam - T Rex