Today is Thursday, January 11th, the 11th day of the year. There are 354
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Bath Safety Month,
National Blood Donor Month, National Braille Literacy Month,
National Hobby Month, Hot Tea Month, National Oatmeal Month
National Soup Month, Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend’s Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Kim Coles, 62, American actress
Richmond Webb, 57, football player
Mary J. Blige, 53, singer/songwriter
Rockman Dunbar, 51, actor
Nadia Turner, 47, singer
Tony Allen, 42, basketball player
Brianna Perry, 32, rapper
Lil’ Twist, 31, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Slim Harpo, 100, blues musician (d. 1970)
Chuck Barksdale, 88, singer (The Dells) (d. 2019)
Clarence Clemmons, 82, saxophonist (d. 2011)
Darryl Dawkins, 67, basketball player (d. 2015)
DEATHS
Lorraine Hansberry, 1965, author/dramatist (b. 1930)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1940 – Benjamin O. Davis Sr. becomes the U.S. Army’s first Black general.
1948 – U.S. Supreme Court ruled Blacks have right to study law at state
institutions.
1952 – University of Tennessee admitted first Black student.
1961 – Racial riot at University of Georgia.
1973 – Trial of Watergate burglars begins in Washington, D.C.
1986 – 1st African American Lieutenant Governor since reconstruction
sworn in – Douglas Wilder of Virginia.
1998 – 24th People’s Choice Awards: Oprah Winfrey wins for TV.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Capricorn born on January 11th, you are defined by a loyal and disciplined personality. Although you may not be the most outgoing person in every setting, you have established several close, intimate relationships. Once you have determined someone to be worthwhile, you are extremely loyal and committed to their well-being. In all areas of your life, you display discipline and order. Your friends and family are often inspired by the determination that you exhibit in the face of challenges.
