Historical Events
- -23°F (-31°C), Kingston, Rhode Island (state record)
- Japan conquers Kuala Lumpur, Malaya
Famous Birthdays
- Clarence Clemons, American rock saxophonist (Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band), born in Norfolk County, Virginia (d. 2011)
- Leo Cullum, American cartoonist (The New Yorker), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2010)
About January 11, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
