1922Medical
First use of insulin
First successful clinical use of insulin to treat diabetes at Toronto.
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11 January in history
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1935Law
Amelia Earhart first woman to fly Atlantic solo
Earhart flew from Hawaii to California, first solo flight Hawaii to US mainland.
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Classic headlineJuvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
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1935 First everAmelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.
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1693 Oddly trueThe most powerful earthquake recorded in Italy struck the island of Sicily, causing 60,000 deaths and prompting a period of architectural revival.
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Born on this day
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1755Birth
Alexander Hamilton born
Alexander Hamilton was born. American founding father.
1971Birth
Mary J. Blige born
Mary J. Blige was born. American singer.
1972Birth
Amanda Peet born
Amanda Peet was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Accident
2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Accident
1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Assassinated
1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 11 January
- Amanda PeetAmerican actress (born 1972)Born 1972 · 54 years ago today
- Mary J. BligeAmerican singer and actress (born 1971)Born 1971 · 55 years ago today
- Alexander HamiltonAmerican Founding Father (died 1804)Born 1755 · 271 years ago today
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Zayn MalikEnglish singer (born 1993)12 January · born 1993
Howard SternAmerican radio and television personality (born 1954)12 January · born 1954
Jack LondonAmerican author, journalist, and social activist (1876–1916)12 January · born 1876
Liam HemsworthAustralian actor (born 1990)13 January · born 1990
Orlando BloomEnglish actor (born 1977)13 January · born 1977
Julia Louis-DreyfusAmerican actress and comedian (born 1961)13 January · born 1961
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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