Historical Events
Figure Skating History
Dorothy Hamill wins her 3rd consecutive national figure skating championship
- Military coup in Ecuador, President Guillermo Lara leaves
Music Premiere
Stephen Sondheim's musical "Pacific Overtures" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 193 performances, wins 2 Tony and 2 Drama Desk Awards
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Terry Kubicka
Famous Birthdays
- Efthimios Rentzias, Greek basketball player, born in Trikala, Greece
Famous Weddings
Pete Maravich
NBA player Pete Maravich (27) weds college sweetheart Jackie Elliser in Metairie, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Mervyn Grell, cricketer (Test WI v England 1930, 21 & 13, 0-17), dies
About January 11, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Write The Songs - Barry Manilow
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
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