January 11th is also known as Milk Day & Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friends Day.
We would like to thank you for celebrating the eleventh day of the year with us.
Today at we pass the first one million seconds of the year.
If January 11 is a special day for you or a loved one then you’re in the right place as we’ve selected some of the top historical events, facts and figures that we could lay our hands on.
Did you know that on this day in 1787, Sir William Herschel discovered the first two moons of Uranus? They were named Titania & Oberon after “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 11th in history!
What Events Happened On January 11 In History?
2010 Judge Simon Cowell left American Idol but continued working with FOX on X Factor US.
2007 Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling officially finished writing The Deathly Hallows.
1980 The British-American band, The Pretenders, released their debut album called “Pretenders.”
1972 East Pakistan renamed itself Bangladesh after seceding from Pakistan.
1949 Los Angeles was covered in snow for the 1st recorded time in history.
1922 The first successful administration of insulin to treat diabetes was given to 14-year-old Leonard Thompson.
1908 The Grand Canyon National Monument was created.
1864 Charing Cross Railway Station opened in London, England.
1838 Samuel Morse sent the first telegraph message using Morse code across two miles of wire in New Jersey, USA.
1787 Astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered the first two moons of Uranus, Titania & Oberon.
1775 The first Jewish person was elected in the US.
1569 England drew it’s very first lottery outside St Paul’s Cathedral.
Famous Quotes Said On January 11
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been spoken throughout history on this day.
1821
“Self-love for ever creeps out, like a snake, to sting anything which happens, even, accidentally, to stumble upon it.”
– Lord Byron
Famous People Born On January 11
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Mary J. Blige? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1971 Mary J. Blige
American Singer
- Age:
- 51 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1997 Cody Simpson
Australian Singer
- Age:
- 25 years old
- Born In:
- Queensland, Australia
1755 Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
- Died On:
- Jul 12, 1804 (Age 49)
- Born In:
- Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis
1986 Rachel Riley
British Television Presenter
- Age:
- 36 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On January 11
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Milk Day
Have you ever knocked back a delicious glass of milk in the morning to only be told later that you’re adorning a milk-tache? Today is National Milk Day, so wear your milky mustache with pride, knowing you're doing your body and bones a whole lot of good!
National Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friends Day
According to kids, there are few things as thrilling as jumping around in puddles and splashing your friends. Today everyone gets to join in on the fun, so why not head outside and try it yourself?
January 11 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on January 11th all share the Capricorn zodiac sign.
Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus, the horned goat.
All those born in January have the Garnet birthstone. The garnet is undoubtedly a gift to the wearer as it brings them love, friendships, loyalty, health, and luck.
People born on January 11 were likely conceived on or around April 20 in the previous year.
