Events on this day: February 11th.

This is a small selection of science fiction and horror related events that have happened on this day over the years.
 

Born on his day in 1920 – Daniel F Galouye, science fiction author.

 

Born on his day in 1926 – Leslie Nielsen, actor - Forbidden Planet, 2001 : A Space Travesty, The Reluctant Astronaut, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Tales of Tommorow, Lights Out, and Out There.


In the horror genre he also appeared in - The Day of the Animals (1977), Prom Night (1980) and Creepshow (1982).

Brian C Daley, sci-fi author, died on this day in 1996 aged 48 (Exploits of Han Solo, Tron)

On this day in 2002 – Barry Foster, actor, died aged 74 (Doomwatch).

Born on his day in 2005 – Jack L Chalker, sci-fi author, died 64 (Saga of Well World).