Sunday, 11th January 2026

Welcome to Sunday, 11th January! It's International Thank-You Day. Explore 49 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 11th January.

On Sunday, 11th January 2026, the day falls under the zodiac sign of Capricorn, with the moon in its waxing crescent phase. Weather conditions on this date are characterised by typical winter patterns across much of the Northern Hemisphere, with temperatures ranging from near freezing in temperate regions to well below zero in continental areas.

Looking back at significant events that occurred on this date throughout history, two notable incidents stand out for their impact on justice and international relations. In 1943, Italian-American journalist and trade-union activist Carlo Tresca, a leading public opponent of the Mafia infiltration of unions, was assassinated in New York City, marking a tragic loss for labour activism and organised crime investigations. Decades later, in 2013, French special forces conducted a failed attempted rescue of a DGSE agent who had been held hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia, since 2009, underscoring the complexities of international hostage situations and military operations in unstable regions.

Carlo Tresca’s work during the early twentieth century represented a significant chapter in the history of American labour movements and anti-corruption efforts. His assassination reflected the dangerous environment in which union organisers and investigative journalists operated, particularly when challenging entrenched criminal networks. These historical events demonstrate how decisions made on particular dates have reverberated through institutional and political frameworks, shaping policies and practices in subsequent decades.

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11th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on January 11 blend Capricorn discipline with Venusian refinement. Reserved on the surface, they possess subtle sensuality and artistic inclination. Their ambitions are grounded, their goals methodically constructed.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: reliability, strategic thinking, aesthetic sensibility. Weaknesses: emotional restraint, perfectionism, occasional rigidity. They navigate the tension between passion and control.

Love Those born this day seek deep, meaningful partnerships. Their love develops slowly but becomes steadfast and devoted. They value intellectual depth and emotional authenticity equally.

Caree & Finance Ideal careers blend creativity with structure: architecture, design, financial planning. They build lasting wealth through proven strategies, avoiding get-rich-quick schemes.

Health Saturn encourages disciplined health routines and fitness. They thrive with structured exercise—yoga or dance appeals to their grace. Creative outlets remain vital for emotional balance.

That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 11th January

Name Days in Your Language: Annora, Chaya, Honey, Honora, Honoria, Nora

Someone born on this day would be just 88 days old today — roughly 2,115 hours, 126,919 minutes, or 7,615,160 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 11. day of the year.

There are 354 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 2 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 11th January

  • Elly De La Cruz, Dominican baseball player (2002)
  • Lee Chae-yeon, South Korean singer-songwriter (2000)
  • Jeanette Hegg Duestad, Norwegian sport shooter (1999)
  • Lim Sung-jin, South Korean volleyball player (1999)
  • Brandon Wakeham, Australian-Fijian rugby league player (1999)
  • Thomas Mikaele, New Zealand rugby league player (1998)
  • Cody Simpson, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (1997)
  • Leroy Sané, German footballer (1996)
  • Nick Solak, American baseball player (1995)
  • Chris Boucher, Saint Lucian-Canadian basketball player (1993)

Lives Remembered on 11th January

  • Richard Codey, American politician, 53rd Governor of New Jersey (born 1946) (2026)
  • Carole Cook, American actress and singer (born 1924) (2023)
  • Michael Atiyah, British-Lebanese mathematician (born 1929) (2019)
  • Edgar Ray Killen, American murderer (born 1925) (2018)
  • Adenan Satem, Malaysian politician and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Malaysia (born 1944) (2017)
  • Monte Irvin, American baseball player (born 1919) (2016)
  • David Margulies, American actor (born 1937) (2016)
  • Jenő Buzánszky, Hungarian footballer and coach (born 1925) (2015)
  • Anita Ekberg, Swedish-Italian model and actress (born 1931) (2015)
  • Chashi Nazrul Islam, Bangladeshi director and producer (born 1941) (2015)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th January

  • Children's Day (Tunisia)
  • Christian feast day: Anastasius of Suppentonia (Roman Catholic)
  • Christian feast day: Leucius of Brindisi (Roman Catholic)
  • Christian feast day: Paulinus II of Aquileia
  • Christian feast day: Pope Hyginus
  • Christian feast day: Theodosius the Cenobiarch
  • Christian feast day: Thomas of Cori
  • Christian feast day: Vitalis of Gaza (Roman Catholic)
  • Christian feast day: January 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Eugenio María de Hostos Day (Puerto Rico)
  • Independence Resistance Day (Morocco)
  • Kagami biraki (Japan)
  • National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (United States)
  • Republic Day (Albania)
  • Carmentalia (January 11th and January 15th) (Rome)
  • Prithvi Jayanti (Nepal)

What Happened on 11th January?

  • COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei: Municipal health officials in Wuhan announce the first recorded death from COVID-19. (2020)
  • One French soldier and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia. (2013)
  • Illinois Governor George Ryan commutes the death sentences of 167 prisoners on Illinois's death row based on the Jon Burge scandal. (2003)
  • Over 100 people are killed in the Sidi-Hamed massacre in Algeria. (1998)
  • 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. (1996)
  • 51 people are killed in a plane crash in María La Baja, Colombia. (1995)
  • The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin. (1994)
  • The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. (1986)
  • United Airlines Flight 2885 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing three. (1983)
  • The first episode of Finnish children's TV show Pikku Kakkonen ("Little Number Two") is aired on Yle TV2. (1977)