January 11

Monday 11, 1982:

A cold snap sends temperatures to record lows in dozens of cities throughout the Midwestern United States.

Saturday 11, 1964:

United States Surgeon General Luther Leonidas Terry reports smoking may be hazardous to health. First such statement from US government.

Friday 11, 1946:

Porfirio Barba-Jacob's ashes go back to Colombia.

Saturday 11, 1879:

Anglo-Zulu War begins.

Saturday 11, 1158:

Vladislav II becomes King of Bohemia.

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