11 February 1979 February 10, 2012 Author: Staff Islamic revolution of Iran establishes an Islamic theocracy under the control of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini Famous Words of Inspiration..."Have you noticed that whatever sport you're trying to learn, some earnest person is always telling you to keep your knees bent?" Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 16 January 1979 22 September 1980 Categories: History Tags: 11 February, 1979