1. The Ohio State University was founded on January 11, 1870. The university has since become one of the largest universities in the United States with a student population of over 60,000.

2. On January 11, 1977, the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team set a then-NBA record for the fewest points scored in a game, with only 57 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.

3. On January 11, 2002, the Cincinnati Bengals hired Marvin Lewis as their head coach, making him the first African-American head coach in the franchise's history.

4. January 11, 1972, marked the debut of the Ohio Lottery. The lottery has since become a popular form of entertainment and a major source of revenue for the state.

5. On January 11, 1935, famed aviator Amelia Earhart made a stop in Columbus, Ohio, as part of her cross-country flight from Los Angeles to New York City. She was met by a large crowd of admirers and gave a speech at the Ohio Statehouse.