On This Day: February 11
Tornado Talk Summary
Four tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database on February 11, 1950. The strongest was given a rating of F3. It moved at least 12 miles near La Porte in Harris County, TX. Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
February 11, 1894: An F2 tornado moved three miles just north of Beauregard, MS, striking Newtown. Four homes were destroyed and five people were injured.
Twister From The 2000s
On February 11, 2018, an EF1 tornado tracked for nearly 5 miles through rural Holmes County, Florida, near Caryville. A home was unroofed, and two barns were destroyed. Source.
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
February 11, 1983: A major snowstorm hit the northeast, bringing up to 35″ of snow in some places. 44 people were killed; 33 of them were on a ship that sank at the height of the storm off of the Del-Mar-Va Coast. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 2011, Egyptian Revolution culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council after 18 days of protests (Arab Spring) More Historical Events. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
On this day in 1969, Jennifer Aniston, American actress who achieved stardom on the popular television sitcom Friends (1994–2004) and launched a successful film career, was born in Sherman Oaks, California. Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1958, BBC pioneering series “Your Life in Their Hands” first broadcast presented by Dr. Charles Fletcher, 1st major TV series to deal with medicine! Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 2012, Whitney Houston was found dead in suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, submerged in the bathtub. Beverly Hills paramedics arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. and found the singer unresponsive and performed CPR. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Local police said there were “no obvious signs of criminal intent.” It was later ruled by the coroner to have been an “accidental drowning”. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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