1964⚡ Event
Surgeon General Warns of Smoking Dangers
U.S. surgeon general Luther Terry issued a warning that tobacco smoking may be hazardous to health, linking it to lung cancer and other illnesses.
medicinelaw
What Happened on January 11?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 11 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
politicssportslawmusicentertainmentmedicinetechnologyexploration
Hero image inspired by: Smoking and Health
Historical Events on January 11(5)
1986⚡ Event
Gateway Bridge Opens in Brisbane
The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, opened as the largest prestressed-concrete, single-box bridge in the world.
technologyexploration
2003⚡ Event
Illinois Governor Commutes Death Sentences
Following the discovery of Jon Burge's extraction of forced confessions, the governor of Illinois commuted the death sentences of 167 prisoners and pardoned four others.
law
2013⚡ Event
Bulo Marer Hostage Rescue Attempt
French special forces failed in an attempted rescue of a DGSE agent, who had been taken hostage in 2009 by al-Shabaab, in Bulo Marer, Somalia.
politicswar
2024⚡ Event
North Korean Migrant Workers Unrest
Several thousand North Korean migrant workers in Helong engaged in civil unrest, including a factory occupation and hostage-taking, due to unpaid wages.
politicseconomics
Famous Birthdays on January 11(5)
Notable Deaths on January 11(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Adenan Satem
Malaysian politician and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Adenan Satem, died at the age of 72. He was born in 1944.
politics
2018🕊️ Death
Edgar Ray Killen
American murderer Edgar Ray Killen died at the age of 92. He was born in 1925.
law
2019🕊️ Death
Michael Atiyah
British-Lebanese mathematician Michael Atiyah died at the age of 89. He was born in 1929.
science
January 11 in History
January 11 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1964 to the present day.
Major Events on January 11
Among the most notable events on January 11: Surgeon General Warns of Smoking Dangers (1964), Gateway Bridge Opens in Brisbane (1986), Illinois Governor Commutes Death Sentences (2003). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 11
Notable figures born on January 11 include Jeanette Hegg Duestad, Lim Sung-jin, Brandon Wakeham. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 11
Remembered figures who died on January 11 include Adenan Satem, Edgar Ray Killen, Michael Atiyah. View all →
Browse what happened on January 10 or January 12, explore the full month of January, or discover a random historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 11?
- January 11 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 11?
- One of the most notable events on January 11 is: Surgeon General Warns of Smoking Dangers.
- Who was born on January 11?
- Famous figures born on January 11 include Jeanette Hegg Duestad, Lim Sung-jin, Brandon Wakeham.
- How many historical events happened on January 11?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 11, spanning centuries of world history.
?
🎯 Test Your History Knowledge
Guess the year this event occurred.
History, Delivered Daily.
Join thousands of history buffs. Get a curated 1-minute read of the day's most fascinating historical events sent straight to your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy.