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Historical events for
Sunday, 11 January 2026

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  • Birth

    Clarence Clemons

    Clarence Clemons (born January 11, 1942, and died June 18, 2011) was a monumental American saxophonist. Affectionately known as "The Big Man", his intense and epic saxophone solos became the emotional and spiritual soul of the E Street Band.

    † 18/6/2011
  • Birth

    Rita Blanco

    Portugal

    Rita Blanco, Portuguese actress known for her roles in theater and cinema.

  • Birth

    Tom Dumont

    EUA

    Tom Dumont, guitarist for the band No Doubt.

  • Birth

    Tom Rowlands

    Tom Rowlands (b. 1971) is a pioneering British producer and DJ. As co-founder of The Chemical Brothers, his work in fusing techno, house, and psychedelic rock beats was instrumental in bringing the "big beat" sound to major global stadiums.

  • Birth

    Matteo Renzi

    Former mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi stirred things up by becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Italian history at age 39. Nicknamed "Il Rottamatore" (The Demolisher) for his desire to dismantle the old political guard, he ended up founding his own centrist party, Italia Viva. He remains one of the greatest and most unpredictable tactical strategists in parliament.

  • Sport

    Australian Open 2026 – start of qualifying rounds / Opening Week

    Melbourne Park, Austrália

    From January 11, 2026, the qualifying phases and Opening Week of the Australian Open 2026 begin in Melbourne Park, Australia, the first Grand Slam of the tennis season.

    Source: AP News; AusOpen
  • Culture

    83rd edition of the Golden Globe Awards

    Beverly Hills, California, EUA

    Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony, held on January 11, 2026 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California (USA), to honor the best in film and television of 2025. The ceremony will be hosted by Nikki Glaser and broadcast live on CBS and streaming platforms.

    Source: Wikipedia; Reuters; AP