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On This Day, Jan. 11: Surgeon general says smoking a ‘health hazard’

On Jan. 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite “health hazard.”

Jan. 11 (UPI) — On this date in history:
In 1785, the Continental Congress convened in New York City.
In 1861, Alabama seceded from the United States.
In 1922, at Toronto General Hospital, 14-year-old Canadian Leonard Thompson became the first perso… [1646 chars]

Source: UPI News | Published: 2026-01-11T08:00:07Z

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