What Happened on February 11, 2014

Historical Events

  • 11 people are killed after a grenade was tossed into a movie theatre in Peshawar, Pakistan
  • 77 people are killed after a military transport plane crashes in Algeria
  • Peace talks resume in Geneva as leaders attempt to bring an end to the civil war in Syria
  • Slopestyle freestyle skiing event makes Olympic debut at Sochi Winter Games; Canadian Dara Howell is inaugural women's gold medallist

Famous Deaths

  • Alice Babs [Nilson], Swedish jazz singer (The Swe-Danes; Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts), and actress (Swing It, Teacher!), dies of Alzheimer's disease complications at 90
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About February 11, 2014

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
  • UK #1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne