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2021

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduce an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” for encouraging his supporters to riot at the Capitol.

2016

FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wins his fifth Ballon d’Or, awarded by FIFA to the best soccer player of the year.

2010

Simon Cowell leaves the show “American Idol.”

2007

Author J. K. Rowling finishes writing the seventh and final novel in the “Harry Potter” series.

1995

NHL players and owners reach an agreement, ending a 103-day lockout.

1973

Major League Baseball adopts the designated hitter rule.

1922

A 14-year-old boy, Leonard Thompson, becomes the first person with diabetes in the world to be treated with insulin at Toronto General Hospital.

1913

The first sedan is unveiled at the New York National Automobile Show. It was manufactured by the Hudson Motor Company.

1838

Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail give the first demonstration of a telegraph message.

1569

The first state lottery is established in England.

It happened on… January 11

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