This Day in History: February 11
ePrix Organized by Formula E in Hyderabad
The World Championship Formula 1 race was held on February 11, 2023, at Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad. Amidst the cheers of celebrities, spectators and city dwellers who had gathered in huge numbers, the race went smoothly. Jean-Eric Vergne finished in first place. Nick Cassidy was second with 18 points and António Félix da Costa was third with 15 points.
Nelson Mandela was released from prison
Nelson Mandela was the leader of the movement that fought to end apartheid in South Africa. He was released from prison on February 11, 1990, after 27 years in Victor Verster Prison. He addressed the nation on the day of his release. He declared that he was committed to peace and was ready to make an agreement with the White South Africans for this purpose. However, he indicated that the African National Congress’s fight against racial discrimination will not stop.
Thomas Alva Edison’s Birth Anniversary
‘Be Electric Day’ is celebrated every year on the birthday of American scientist Thomas Edison. Among his inventions were the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb, which had a wide impact on the modern industrial world.
Model and Actress Sherlyn Chopra’s Birthday
Sherlyn Chopra was born on February 11, 1984, in Hyderabad to George Amitabh Chopra and Susan Chopra. She participated in the Miss Andhra beauty pageant while studying in the second year of her degree at St. Ann’s College (Mehdipatnam) and won. She later acted in Bollywood movies. In 2002, he acted in a Hollywood movie called Beeper. In November 2012, Sherlyn Chopra’s full nude photo was published on the cover page of Playboy magazine. Sherlyn was the first Indian woman to pose nude for Playboy.
World Marriage Day
World Marriage Day is celebrated this year on February 11. The celebration is celebrated on the second Sunday of every February. It is an indicator of the bond between two people. Marriage is the foundation of the family. In many parts of the world, it is considered a celebration and a symbol of love.
A few more important events on February 11
- Telugu film actor, writer, producer and director Ravi Kondalarao was born on February 11, 1932. He was honoured by Andhra University with the title Kala Prapurna.
- Pandit Deenadayal Upadhyay, Indian politician and leader of the nationalist Bharatiya Jana Sangh died on 11 February 1968.
- In 1990, Buster Douglas, a 42:1 underdog, knocked out Mike Tyson in ten rounds in Tokyo to win the world heavyweight boxing title.
- In 2020, the World Health Organization officially named the coronavirus pandemic as Covid-19.
- In 1949, American country singer Hank Williams’ most famous song, Lovesick Blues, was released.
