What Happened on January 11? A Look at This Day in History

Throughout the history of man, January 11 has had some remarkable dates. In 1908, Theodore Roosevelt designated the Grand Canyon as a national monument. Amelia Earhart also became the first person to complete the solo flight from Hawaii to California in 1935. In 1964, a report by the Surgeon General declared smoking responsible for cancer; thus, various campaigns were begun globally to discourage smoking. On January 11, 2002, detainees started arriving in Guantanamo Bay and set off global debates on human rights.

Sources: History.com, TimeandDate.com