Interesting facts about January 11
1. January 11th is the birthday of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
2. On this day in 1922, insulin was first used to treat diabetes in a human patient.
3. The Japanese city of Hiroshima was declared a UNESCO City of Peace on January 11, 1949, recognizing its commitment to promoting peace and understanding.
4. In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a national monument on January 11th.
5. Alice Paul, a prominent American suffragist, was born on this day in 1885. She played a key role in the women's suffrage movement.
6. The first government weather service in the United States was established on January 11, 1870.
7. On January 11, 1973, the American League of Major League Baseball adopted the designated hitter rule.
8. Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," was born on January 11, 1971.
9. The Human Genome Project, an international research project mapping all human genes, was officially launched on January 11, 1990.
10. The Continental Army was disbanded on January 11, 1784, following the American Revolutionary War, marking a significant moment in U.S. history.
Lastly I want to congratulate everyone who is also born on January 11. Happy Birthday 🎂. As a bonus there's an NFT for this special day!
Bonus NFT:
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