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What Happened on January 11, 1940

Historical Events

Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet

Sergei Prokofiev's ballet "Romeo & Juliet" premieres in Leningrad

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark DeVoto, American composer (Hodayot; Pavane and Zortzico), and musicologist (Schubert), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts

About January 11, 1940

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn