January 11: Historical Events, Famous Birthdays and Deaths On This Day

1759

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first American life insurance company is incorporated.
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1787

William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus.
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1861

Alabama secedes from the United States.
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1863

American Civil War: Battle of Arkansas Post: General John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture the Arkansas River for the Union.
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1922

First use of insulin to treat diabetes in a human patient.
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1935

Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.
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1942

World War II: The Japanese attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan)
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1973

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