1. On January 11, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Industrial Recovery Act, a law aimed at stabilizing the economy during the Great Depression. Vermont Governor Stanley C. Wilson welcomed the law, stating that it would help Vermont businesses and workers in their efforts to recover from the economic downturn.

2. January 11, 1875, marks the birth of Grace Goodhue Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge. Born in Burlington, Vermont, Grace was the first lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929. She is remembered for her signature style and her advocacy for the deaf community.

3. On January 11, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed in Belgium, ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty restored the status quo ante bellum, or the state of affairs before the war, and did not address the issues that had caused the conflict.

4. In 1993, January 11 was declared "Governor Madeleine M. Kunin Day" in Vermont, in honor of the state's first female governor. Kunin, who served as governor from 1985 to 1991, is noted for her focus on education, healthcare, and the environment.

5. January 11, 2018, saw a major blizzard hit much of Vermont, dumping up to 20 inches of snow in some areas. The storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions, but also provided an opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy the fresh powder.