On this day: January 11
The "Sugar Flight": Amelia Earhart's Sweet Victory Across the Pacific
On January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart etched her name even deeper into the annals of aviation history
A Shot Heard Around the World: The Day Insulin Changed Everything
January 11, 1922, is a date etched in the annals of medical history.
CIA Acknowledges MKUltra Mind-Control Experiments
On January 11, 1975, the CIA publicly confirmed that it had conducted MKUltra, a covert series of experiments into mind control and chemical interrogation techniques, prompting congressional inquiries and long-term public controversy.
CIA Admits Destruction of MKUltra Records
On Jan. 11, 1973, the CIA acknowledged it had destroyed records tied to MKUltra, its covert Cold War mind-control program, a revelation that complicated public and congressional efforts to understand the program's scope and consequences.
FBI Releases 1993 Files on Jack the Ripper Investigations
In January 1993 the FBI released files relating to U.S. investigations and correspondence about Jack the Ripper theories; the documents shed light on transatlantic interest and investigative limits but offer no definitive new suspect.
Bobby Phills Dies in High-Speed Crash During Teammate Drag Race
On January 11, 2000, Charlotte Hornets guard Bobby Phills was killed in a high-speed crash on Interstate 71 near Cleveland while reportedly drag racing a teammate; the incident prompted investigations and renewed discussion about athlete driving safety.
John Elway’s 98-Yard Touchdown Drive in the 1987 AFC Divisional Game
On January 11, 1987, John Elway engineered a 98-yard touchdown drive in the AFC Divisional playoff game, a defining moment in his early career that demonstrated his mobility and late-game composure as the Denver Broncos rallied against the Cleveland Browns.
Draft Sequence of the Human Genome Published
On January 11, 2001, researchers released the first draft sequence of the human genome, marking a major milestone in biology by providing a nearly complete reference of human DNA and accelerating genetic research and medicine.