All Events

Historical Events on January 11

  • Philadelphia

    1759

    In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated.

  • Alabama

    1861

    Alabama secedes from the United States.

  • American Civil War

    1863

    American Civil War: Battle of Arkansas Post: General John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture the Arkansas River for the Union.

  • Amelia Earhart

    1935

    Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.

  • Empire of Japan

    1942

    World War II: The Japanese attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan)

  • Republic of China

    1943

    The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty.

  • Cold War

    1962

    Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment.

  • Major League Baseball

    1973

    Major League Baseball owners vote in approval of the American League adopting the designated hitter position.

  • Republic of Ireland

    1994

    The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin.

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