Historical Events
- Telstar 401 Satellite Fails
Famous Birthdays
Cody Simpson (26 years old)
Australian singer ("iYiYi", "All Day") and swimmer, born in Logan City, Queensland
Famous Deaths
- Cavan O'Connor, British singer ("I'm Only a Strolling Vagabond"), dies at 97
- Duncan Wood, television director and producer, dies at 71
- Helen Foster Snow, American journalist (reported from China in the 1930s), dies at 89
- Sheldon Leonard, American actor, producer and director (Danny Thomas Show, Big Eddie), dies at 89
1997 Highlights
About January 11, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
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