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
1843 Highlights
About January 11, 1843
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
