What Happen Todays on 11 January in U.S History
- 1908: Grand Canyon designated national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt.
- 1964: U.S. Surgeon General warns smoking causes lung cancer and diseases.
- 1935: Amelia Earhart first woman to fly solo from Hawaii.
- 1961: Alabama racial segregation protests intensify; arrests in Freedom Rides.
- 1861: Alabama secedes, beginning Confederate formation during Civil War.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Amanda Peet
Known for her roles in film and television, the actress celebrates her 52nd birthday.
Kyle Richards
Reality TV star and actress, best known for “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” turns 55.
Devin Ratray
Actor recognized for his role as Buzz McCallister in the “Home Alone” series, celebrates his 47th birthday.
Shareef O’Neal
Basketball player and son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, turns 24 today.
Mary J. Blige
The acclaimed R&B singer and actress turns 53 today
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Bob Lemon
A celebrated Major League Baseball pitcher and manager, Bob Lemon passed away on January 11, 2000. He was a seven-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.
Edgar Ray Killen
A former Ku Klux Klan leader, Killen was convicted for his role in the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi. He died on January 11, 2018, while serving a prison sentence.
Aaron Swartz
A computer programmer, writer, political organizer, and Internet activist, Swartz was instrumental in the development of web technologies such as RSS and Reddit. He tragically took his own life on January 11, 2013.
