1. On February 11, 1801, Virginia's General Assembly voted to move the state capital from Williamsburg to Richmond. The decision reflected the growing political and economic importance of Richmond in the early 19th century.

2. In 1861, on February 11, Virginia's secession convention voted to secede from the United States in response to the election of President Abraham Lincoln. Virginia became a key state in the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.

3. February 11, 1858, marked the birth of Virginia Woolf, one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Woolf's works include "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Lighthouse," and "A Room of One's Own," and she is known for her innovative writing style and themes of feminism, mental illness, and the complexities of human relationships.

4. On February 11, 1979, the first women's basketball game was held at the University of Virginia. The game, which featured the Virginia Cavaliers against the Maryland Terrapins, marked a significant milestone in women's sports and helped pave the way for greater opportunities and acceptance for female athletes.

5. February 11, 1731, saw the birth of Robert Treat Paine in Boston, Massachusetts. Paine later moved to Virginia and became a lawyer, judge, and politician. He played a key role in the American Revolution, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and signing the Declaration of Independence.