Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Iliohan, Dutch soccer player (FC Lisse, ADO Den Haag), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Kelly Slater, American surfer, born in Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Steve McManaman, English footballer, born in Kirkdale, Liverpool
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Playwright Tom Stoppard (34) weds doctor and author Miriam Moore-Robinson (34)

Tom Stoppard
Famous Deaths
- Jan Wils, architect (Olympian Stadium, Amsterdam), dies at 80
1972 Highlights
About February 11, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius