1787day.year
William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus.
On January 11, 1787, William Herschel discovered Titania and Oberon, two previously unknown moons of Uranus.
Using a custom-built reflecting telescope in Slough, England, Herschel observed faint points orbiting Uranus.
He identified two new satellites and named them Titania and Oberon after characters from Shakespeare.
These were the first moons discovered around a planet beyond Earth and Jupiter.
Herschel's achievement demonstrated the power of improved telescopic technology.
The discovery expanded contemporary understanding of the solar system's diversity and scale.
1787
William Herschel
discovers
Titania
Oberon
moons
Uranus
1922day.year
Leonard Thompson becomes the first person to be injected with insulin.
In 1922, Leonard Thompson became the first person to receive an insulin injection, paving the way for modern diabetes treatment.
In January 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson became the first person administered insulin injections to treat diabetes.
The therapy was pioneered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best at the University of Toronto, marking a medical breakthrough.
After initial purification issues, a refined insulin extract successfully reduced Thompson's dangerously high blood sugar levels.
This success transformed diabetes from a fatal disease to a manageable chronic condition.
The treatment's triumph spurred widespread insulin production and research, saving countless lives.
Insulin therapy remains a cornerstone of diabetes management to this day.
1922
Leonard Thompson
1935day.year
Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.
In 1935, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to California, shattering aviation records and inspiring a generation.
On January 11, 1935, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart piloted her Lockheed Vega nonstop from Honolulu to Oakland, California.
Covering approximately 2,400 miles over open ocean, Earhart's solo flight set a new distance record for women's aviation.
Facing navigational challenges and unpredictable weather, she demonstrated remarkable skill and endurance.
Earhart's achievement solidified her reputation as a leading figure in aviation and women's rights advocacy.
Her daring spirit encouraged broader acceptance of women in the field of aeronautics and continues to inspire adventurers worldwide.
1935
Amelia Earhart
Hawaii
California
1949day.year
The first "networked" television broadcasts took place as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania goes on the air connecting the east coast and mid-west programming.
In 1949, KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh pioneered the first networked television broadcast connecting the East Coast and Midwest.
On January 11, 1949, KDKA-TV transmitted the first coordinated live television programming between Pittsburgh and stations in the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
This milestone demonstrated the feasibility of television networking, transforming broadcast media.
Previously, TV signals were confined to local areas due to technological limitations.
The networked broadcasts paved the way for national television networks and standardized programming schedules.
Television quickly became a dominant medium for news, entertainment, and cultural exchange across America.
1949
KDKA-TV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1964day.year
Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service saying that smoking may be hazardous to health, sparking national and worldwide anti-smoking efforts.
In 1964, US Surgeon General Luther Terry released a pivotal report linking smoking to serious health risks.
The 1964 report Smoking and Health, published by Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry, represented the first major federal acknowledgment of the dangers of tobacco use. Compiled by a panel of experts, the document reviewed decades of epidemiological research and concluded that smoking contributed to lung cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses. Its publication on January 11 sparked public debates and prompted governments to fund anti-smoking campaigns and restrict tobacco advertising. The report laid the foundation for modern tobacco control policies, leading to warning labels, smoking bans, and educational programs worldwide. Its impact continues to influence public health initiatives today.
1964
Surgeon General of the United States
Luther Terry
Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service
1996day.year
Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour.
STS-72 launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking the 74th Space Shuttle mission and Endeavour's tenth flight.
On January 11, 1996, NASA launched STS-72 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, initiating the 74th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The primary objectives included the retrieval of the Space Flyer Unit, a Japanese research satellite, and several scientific experiments in microgravity. The crew also tested robotic procedures and evaluated new methods for satellite servicing. Enduring challenging Earth orbit maneuvers, the mission showcased international collaboration in space research. During its nine-day flight, STS-72 advanced understanding of material science and life support technologies. The mission concluded successfully with a landing at Kennedy Space Center, reflecting NASA's ongoing commitment to scientific discovery and engineering innovation.
1996
Space Shuttle program
STS-72
Kennedy Space Center
Space Shuttle
Endeavour