February 11 Birthday Personality And Events To Know

Do you know which famous personality celebrates his birthday in the same month as yours? You are going to share your birthday( if you are born on February 11) with one of a famous inventor of all time. It’s “The Wizard Of Menlo Park.” Still can’t guess the name, then check out this post to know which famous person from history was born today. Apart from this February 11 birthday personality, I will share some more February events that you must know.

The Wizard Of Menlo Park

You know this famous personality already, its Thomas Alva Edison. But very few know him by his nickname, The Wizard Of Menlo Park. This American born personality is known for his multiple discoveries, and among all his findings was an incandescent light bulb. His invention has to light up the whole world.

Besides this, paraffin paper, carbon telephone transmitter, electrical vote recorder, a motion picture camera, and more are discovered by him. Surprisingly, there are more than 1000 patents over his name. He was not only an inventor but a businessman too who helped in building the economy of America.

Surprising Facts About This February 11 Birthday Personality

• He took only 12 weeks of formal education. The rest of his education was done at home by his mother. Since he was a voracious reader; thus, he gradually developed an interest in reading different subjects.
• Did you know that Thomas had hearing difficulties? After suffering from scarlet fever, he became deaf.
• Grand Trunk Herald newspaper was a brainchild of Thomas. Soon, his newspaper business started giving fierce competition to other business ventures.
• The train’s baggage car became his first laboratory to fulfil his thirst for science. Unfortunately, it soon ended with a wrong experiment that causes a fire on the train.
• As a price for saving an infant, he got his first job as a telegraph operator
• Creator of the world’s first facility for conducting industrial research that is “The Menlo Park” after which he got his nickname

February is not only a particular month due to valentine’s week or the birth of a person who has light up our life. Also, this is known for the special events that made history. Check out those below.

February 11 Events- This Day In History

1. Release Of A Prisoner Who Became The Father Of The Nation

Also, today is the day when the world saw one of the February 11 events that embarked the name of Nelson Mandela in golden words. Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist, was released from the prison of South Africa after a long period of 27 years. After four years of his release, in 1994, he became the president of South Africa.

Moreover, he was the first black president to be elected and soon got the title of “Father Of The Nation”.

2. Foundation Day Of Japan

Emperor Jimmu laid the foundation of Japan. Also, it is the New Year’s day for the Japanese people.

3. International Day of Women & Girls in Science

As per the report of the UN, only 18 percent of girls are graduated as an engineer. Seeing this low enrolment of female students in the field of science and technology, the UN adopted a resolution. February 11 was decided as a day to empower young girls for STEM education and observed as “International Day of Women & Girls in Science” worldwide.

So, there are many famous female scientists to salute this day like Marie Curie, Tu Youyou and Kiara Nirghin. You already know who Marie Curie is, let us know about the rest I have mentioned.

Tu YouYou

She did incredible and life-saving research to treat the patients of malaria. Her artemisinin discovery has given life to millions of malaria patients in china. Also, she received the Nobel prize for her breakthrough in 2015, and she is the first Chinese woman who got this award.

Kiara nirghin

In 2016, Kiara won the Google Science Fair award for her invention. She created a biodegradable polymer that has a powerful absorbing attribute.

Furthermore, there are more female inventors in this world who can change the fate of society through their talent. All they need is the right support and platform.