National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for January 11, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
January 11, 2027 celebrates National Clean Off Your Desk Day, plus 4 more. The second Monday of January each year recognizes National Clean Off Your Desk Day.
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11th brings attention to a crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities around the world.
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On January 11th, National Arkansas Day recognizes the Natural State and the 25th state to join the union.
Read the full story →Events that occurred on January 11 throughout history
Brooklyn, New York, begins delivering milk in glass bottles.
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.
Amelia Earhart flies solo from Hawaii to California becomes the first person to complete the transpacific flight.
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
Longer-running observances that include this date.
World Health Esteem Month
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National Store Brands Month
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National Hobby Month
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National Hot Tea Month
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National Cbd Month
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National Blood Donor Month
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National Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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National Soup Month
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National Mentoring Month
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National Menudo Month
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National Bath Safety Month
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National Black Diamond Month
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