11 February It Happened Today

1847  Birth of the American inventor Thomas Edison.

1929  The Lateran Treaty between the Vatican and Benito Mussolini is signed. The treaty gives the Vatican City the status of a sovereign state.

1976  John Curry wins Great Britain’s first gold medal for figure skating at the Innsbruk Winter Olympics.

1934  Birth of the English fashion designer Mary Quant.

1990  Nelson Mandela is released after 26 years in captivity.