1. On February 11, 1812, the Mississippi Territory was divided into two parts, creating the Alabama Territory. This was done to alleviate the growing population and to help make governing more efficient.

2. Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers was born on February 11, 1925, in Decatur, Mississippi. Evers played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement and worked to end segregation in the South.

3. On February 11, 1962, James Meredith was the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi. This was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to break down the barriers of segregation in education.

4. The city of Ackerman, Mississippi, was incorporated on February 11, 1910. Ackerman is located in Choctaw County and is home to several historic sites, including the Choctaw County Courthouse.

5. American football player Michael Oher was born on February 11, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee, but was raised in Mississippi. Oher's life story was the basis for the book and film "The Blind Side," which chronicles his journey from homelessness to becoming a successful athlete.