1. 1776: Maryland's Declaration of Independence Signing
On February 11, 1776, the Maryland Declaration of Independence was signed in Annapolis, Maryland. This important document outlined Maryland's decision to break away from British Rule and set the stage for the American Revolution.

2. 1870: The First Black Law School in America
The first black law school in America, the University of Maryland School of Law, was established on February 11, 1870. This groundbreaking institution allowed African Americans to pursue a legal education and paved the way for future civil rights and legal victories.

3. 1978: Maryland's First Female Governor
On February 11, 1978, Maryland's first female governor, Ella Grasso, was sworn into office. Grasso served as the elected governor of Connecticut from 1975 until her resignation in 1980, due to illness.

4. 2013: Maryland Legalizes Gay Marriage
February 11, 2013, was a landmark day for LGBTQ+ rights in Maryland when the state legalized gay marriage. This made Maryland the eighth state in the country to allow same-sex marriage.

5. 2021: The 7th Congressional District Special Election
On February 11, 2021, Maryland held a special election to fill the vacant seat in the 7th Congressional District. The seat had previously been held by the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, who passed away in October 2019. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Cummings' widow, ran for the seat but was defeated by Kweisi Mfume, who had previously held the position from 1987-1996.