Famous Birthdays
- Charles Yelverton O'Connor, Irish-Australian engineer (d. 1902)
Famous Deaths
- Francis Scott Key, American lawyer, poet and composer of the lyrics to "Star Spangled Banner" dies at 63
Died in 1843 1843 Highlights
About January 11, 1843
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn