Famous Birthdays
- Paddy Driscoll, American NFL quarterback and coach (Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears), born in Evanston, Illinois (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- Francis Channing Barlow, American lawyer, Union general (US Civil War, meet with General John Brown Gordon at Gettysburg), dies from influenza complications at 62
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About January 11, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn