1755CE
Birth
Alexander Hamilton Born
American statesman and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He was a key figure in the founding of the American financial system and co-authored the Federalist Papers.
Daily Chronicle
January 11
3 Historical Records
1922CE
Science
Insulin First Used on Human
Fourteen-year-old Leonard Thompson became the first human to receive an injection of insulin to treat diabetes, dramatically improving his condition.
1964CE
Science
Surgeon General Warns of Smoking
US Surgeon General Luther Terry issued the first report warning that cigarette smoking may be hazardous to health, a landmark in public health.