February 11 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

February

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2 events recorded

What Happened on February 11?

From 1985 to 1990, February 11 has witnessed pivotal moments across 2 different categories of history.

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Events

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Years span

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Categories

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Events on February 11

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Politics & Government

Mikhail Gorbachev Becomes Soviet Leader

Mikhail Gorbachev was named General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party, becoming the USSR's youngest leader. His reforms of glasnost and perestroika would ultimately lead to the Soviet Union's dissolution.

Nelson Mandela Released from Prison

Nelson Mandela walked free from Victor Verster Prison after 27 years of imprisonment, becoming a global symbol of the fight against apartheid and the possibility of reconciliation.