January 9: What Happened on This Day in History
January 9th marks the 9th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 356 days (357 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on January 9th in history, famous birthdays on January 9th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to January 9.
What happened on January 9?
Here's what happened on January 9th in history:
- 2020: President Trump announced new economic sanctions against the Iranian regime following a tense military standoff. After Iran's missile strikes on U.S. troop bases in Iraq resulted in no casualties, Trump indicated that Iran appeared to be 'standing down', choosing diplomatic and economic pressure over military retaliation.
- 2011: Edmund Moy resigns from his position as Director of the United States Mint, marking a leadership transition in the federal monetary institution.
- 2010: A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the coastal region near Eureka, California, causing damage to power infrastructure and local power outages.
- 2004: Norberto Bobbio, a prominent Italian philosopher and political theorist, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to political philosophy, liberal socialism, and human rights theory, Bobbio was a respected intellectual who influenced contemporary political thought.
- 2001: Maurice Prather, an accomplished American motion picture and still photographer who documented visual media throughout the mid-20th century, passed away. Born in 1926, Prather made significant contributions to photographic documentation in the entertainment industry.
- 1999: The iconic Horizons attraction at Walt Disney World permanently closes, marking the end of a futuristic exhibit that had been a staple of Epcot's Future World since its opening in 1983. The ride, which showcased potential future living environments and technological innovations, was a beloved part of the park's vision of tomorrow.
- 1998: Hockey News, a prominent sports publication, selected Wayne Gretzky as the greatest NHL player of all time, recognizing his extraordinary career and unprecedented achievements in professional ice hockey.
- 1996: Sultan Rahi, a prominent Pakistani film actor who significantly contributed to the Punjabi cinema, passed away. Born in 1938, he was known for his influential roles in Pakistani cinema during the mid-20th century.
- 1993: Svetoslav Roerich, a prominent Russian painter known for his artistic contributions and cultural legacy, passed away. Roerich was a significant figure in 20th-century Russian art, continuing the artistic tradition of his renowned family.
- 1988: Prince George, Earl of St Andrews, married Sylvana Tomaselli in a notable royal wedding ceremony.
What famous birthdays are on January 9?
On January 9th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Richard Nixon (1913)37th President of the United States who served from 1969 to 1974, known for his significant political career, foreign policy achievements,...
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Simone de Beauvoir (1908)Simone de Beauvoir was a groundbreaking French philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist who profoundly influenced 20th-century...
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![Nina Dobrev]()
Nina Dobrev (1989)Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian-Canadian actress who rose to international fame through her starring role in the popular TV series 'The Vampire...
![Dave Matthews]()
Dave Matthews (1967)Dave Matthews is a South African-born American rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, a...
![Mao Inoue]()
Mao Inoue (1987)Mao Inoue is a prominent Japanese actress famous for her breakthrough role as Makino Tsukushi in the highly popular drama series 'Hana Yori...
![Sergei Parajanov]()
Sergei Parajanov (1924)Renowned Armenian-Georgian film director famous for his visually poetic and unconventional cinema, known for masterpieces like 'Shadows of...
![Lee Van Cleef]()
Lee Van Cleef (1925)Lee Van Cleef was a legendary Hollywood actor famous for playing iconic villains in Western films.
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Imelda Staunton (1956)Imelda Staunton is an acclaimed British actress known for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater, including her...
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David Johansen (1950)Renowned musician known for his alter ego Buster Poindexter, famous for the hit song 'Hot! Hot! Hot!'.
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Who died on January 9?
On January 9th the following celebrities died:
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Verna Bloom (2019)Verna Bloom was an accomplished American actress from Lynn, Massachusetts, known for her roles in notable films and television series.
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- Amiri Baraka (2014)
Amiri Baraka was a groundbreaking African American poet, playwright, and essayist who was a key figure in the Black Arts Movement, using his...
- Zygmunt Bauman (2017)
Zygmunt Bauman was a renowned Polish sociologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to understanding the complex...
- Katherine Mansfield (1923)
New zealand writer who published her novel "in a german pension" in 1911.
- Walter Miller (1996)
Acclaimed American science fiction writer best known for his Hugo Award-winning novelette 'Darfstellar' and his influential novel 'A...
- Countee Cullen (1946)
Countee Cullen was a prominent Harlem Renaissance poet known for his powerful lyrical works exploring African American identity and social...
- Norberto Bobbio (2004)
Prominent Italian philosopher, political theorist, and academic who significantly contributed to liberal and democratic political thought in...
- Houston Chamberlain (1927)
Houston Stewart Chamberlain was a British-born German author and philosopher.
What day of the year is January 9?
January 9th marks the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
There are 356 days remaining until the end of the year (or 357 days in case of leap years).
January 9th is the 9th day of the month of January.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day January 9?
The zodiac sign associated with January 9th is Capricorn according to the Western Zodiac.
