What Happened on February 15, 2011

Historical Events

  • "A Separation" written and directed by Asghar Farhad, starring Leila Hatamiand and Payman Maadi premieres at the Fajr Film Festival in Tehran (Academy Award Best Foreign Film)

Libyan Revolution

Libyan protests begin opposing Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi's rule

Presidential Medal of Freedom

US President Barack Obama awards writer and activist Maya Angelou the Presidential Medal of Freedom


Famous Deaths

  • Joe Frazier, American baseball outfielder (Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles) and manager (NY Mets 1976–77), dies at 88
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights

About February 15, 2011

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Black And Yellow - Wiz Khalifa
  • UK #1 Song: Price Tag - Jessie J Ft. B.O.B