International On This Day - January 11, 2027

International observance days, weeks, and months for January 11, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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Historical Events on January 11

Events that occurred on January 11 throughout history

1878

Brooklyn, New York, begins delivering milk in glass bottles.

1922

Doctors give insulin for the first time to treat a diabetes patient. Fourteen-year-old Leonard Thompson receives the life-saving injection developed by Dr. Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best. He had an initial allergic reaction likely caused by an impurity in the insulin. After delaying further injections, 12 days later a more pure form of insulin was given by Dr. James Collip, ultimately saving his life.

1935

Amelia Earhart flies solo from Hawaii to California becomes the first person to complete the transpacific flight.

1964

For the first time, smoking is publicly and officially recognized as a health hazard by U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry. In a statement, he announced the results of a study ordered by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. January 11th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays