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January 9th - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on January 9th. If you celebrate your birthday on January 9th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
January 9th 1941
The folk singer Joan Baez was born in Staten Island, New York.
January 9th 1941
British Actress Susannah York was born.
January 9th 1944
Musician Jimmy Page was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
January 9th 1911
The composer Edwin Arthur Jones died, age 57.
January 9th 1979
The composer Avery Claflin died, age 80.
January 9th 1987
The actor Arthur Lake died, age 81.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
January 9th 1788
Connecticut became the fifth state of the USA.
January 9th 1957
Sir Anthony Eden resigns as British Prime Minister.
January 9th 1972
In Britain, the coal miners start a national strike.
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