Events for February 11
February 11, 1895
Coldest temperature ever recorded in Scotland, -27.2C at Braemar
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Scotland was -27.2°C (-16.96°F), measured at Braemar in Aberdeenshire on January 10, 1982. Braemar is known for its cold temperatures, particularly during the winter months, due to its location in the Scottish Highlands. This record low temperature at Braemar demonstrates the extreme cold that can occur in Scotland, especially in the mountainous regions of the Highlands.
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February 11, 1858
The Miracle of Lourdes takes place
The Miracle of Lourdes refers to the events that occurred in the town of Lourdes, France, in 1858, when a young peasant girl named Bernadette Soubirous claimed to have experienced apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
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February 11, 1940
John Buchan, Author and politician, died in Canada
John Buchan, the Scottish author, historian, and politician, passed away on February 11, 1940, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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