1. Indiana Statehood Day: January 11 marks the celebration of Indiana's statehood, as it was officially admitted to the United States as the 19th state on this day in 1816.

2. Colfax Massacre: On January 11, 1874, the Colfax Massacre occurred in Grant Parish, Louisiana, where a political dispute between white and black residents turned violent, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 African American men.

3. First African American elected to Congress: On January 11, 1890, Indiana's Benjamin Harrison became the first African American elected to Congress, serving as a representative from the state's 2nd congressional district.

4. Indiana Pacers basketball: January 11, 1977, was a significant day for Indiana's NBA team, the Pacers, as they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 101-99 in a thrilling game that saw George McGinnis score 34 points.

5. Purdue University's founding: On this day in 1865, Indiana's Purdue University was founded, with a mission to provide a higher education that would benefit both the individual and society as a whole. Today, Purdue is one of the top-ranked public universities in the United States.