On February 11, 1858, was the first apparition at Lourdes.

In 1990, Nelson Mandela was freed.

In 1847, Thomas Edison was born.

Others born on that day include Sidney Sheldon (1917 - ), Leslie Nielsen (1926 - ), Jennifer Aniston (1969 - ), Burt Reynolds (1936 - ), William Henry Fox Talbot (1800 - 1877), Sheryl Crowe (1962 - ), and, of course,

me (1945 -    ).

Because it is my birthday, February 11, 1945 is the most important date in the history of the Universe. It is the single most important day in ANY year.

You are welcome to send presents. Preferably expensive ones that are or can be easily converted to US dollars.