What Happened on January 11?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 11
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 11, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Grand Canyon National Park
Year:
1908
Grand Canyon National Monument is created.
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Anglo-Zulu War
Year:
1879
The Anglo-Zulu War begins.
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Battle of Arkansas Post
Year:
1863
American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture Fort Hindman and secure control over the Arkansas River for the Union.
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CSS Alabama
Year:
1863
American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas.
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Lawrence, Massachusetts
Year:
1912
Immigrant textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, go on strike when wages are reduced in response to a mandated shortening of the work week.
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Karluk (1884 ship)
Year:
1914
The Karluk, flagship of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, sinks after being crushed by ice.
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Louis B. Mayer
Year:
1927
Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at a banquet in Los Angeles, California.
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Occupation of the Ruhr
Year:
1923
Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 11
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 11, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Jean Chrétien
Year of birth:
1934
Jean Chrétien, Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Prime Minister of Canada
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Eva Hesse
Year of birth:
1936
Eva Hesse, German-American sculptor and educator (died 1970)
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Mitchell Ryan
Year of birth:
1934
Mitchell Ryan, American actor (died 2022)
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Goldie Hill
Year of birth:
1933
Goldie Hill, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2005)
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Alfonso Arau
Year of birth:
1932
Alfonso Arau, Mexican actor and director
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Felix Silla
Year of birth:
1937
Felix Silla, Italian character actor, circus performer, voice artist, and stuntman (died 2021)
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Arthur Scargill
Year of birth:
1938
Arthur Scargill, English miner, activist, and politician
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Clarence Clemons
Year of birth:
1942
Clarence Clemons, American saxophonist and actor (died 2011)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 11
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 11, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Galeazzo Ciano
Year of death:
1944
Galeazzo Ciano, Italian politician, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1903)
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Emanuel Lasker
Year of death:
1941
Emanuel Lasker, German mathematician, philosopher, and chess player (born 1868)
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Eva Tanguay
Year of death:
1947
Eva Tanguay, Canadian singer (born 1879)
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Aureliano Pertile
Year of death:
1952
Aureliano Pertile, Italian tenor and educator (born 1885)
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Roberta Fulbright
Year of death:
1953
Roberta Fulbright, American businesswoman (born1874)
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Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Year of death:
1952
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, French general (born 1889)
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Nuri Conker
Year of death:
1937
Nuri Conker, Turkish colonel and politician (born 1882)
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Elfrida Andrée
Year of death:
1929
Elfrida Andrée, Swedish organist, composer, and conductor (born 1841)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 11
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 11 around the world.
January 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: January 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Children's Day
Children's Day (Tunisia)
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Eugenio María de Hostos
Eugenio María de Hostos Day (Puerto Rico)
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Kagami biraki
Kagami biraki (Japan)
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Prithvi Jayanti
Prithvi Jayanti (Nepal)
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Tommaso da Cori
Christian feast day: Thomas of Cori
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Vitalis of Gaza
Christian feast day: Vitalis of Gaza (Roman Catholic)
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Theodosius the Cenobiarch
Christian feast day: Theodosius the Cenobiarch
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