Historical events on January 9

JANUARY 9, 1978

Iranian Revolution: Protests took place in Qom after an article insulting Ruhollah Khomeini was published.

The Iranian Revolution, also known as the 1979 Revolution, or the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was a series of events that culminated Read More

JANUARY 9, 1797

War of the First Coalition: The siege of Kehl by Habsburg and Württembergian forces ended when French troops withdrew from their fortifications.

The War of the First Coalition was a set of wars that several European powers fought between 1792 and 1797, initially against Read More

JANUARY 9, 2011

In poor weather conditions, Iran Air Flight 277 (aircraft pictured) crashed near Urmia Airport, Iran, killing 78 of the 105 people on board.

Iran Air Flight 277 was a scheduled Iran Air flight from Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran to Urmia Airport, Iran. On 9 January Read More

JANUARY 9, 1431

Joan of Arc was placed on trial for heresy (depicted).

Joan of Arc is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the Read More

JANUARY 9, 1972

The Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending a 33-game winning streak, the longest in major American professional team sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association Read More

JANUARY 9, 1991

Representatives from the United States and Iraq met at the Geneva Peace Conference to find a peaceful resolution to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

The Geneva Peace Conference was held on January 9, 1991, in Geneva, Switzerland, to find a peaceful solution to the Iraqi occupation Read More

JANUARY 9, 1975

The Great Storm spawned the first of 45 tornadoes over a three-day period in the Southeastern United States.

The Great Storm of 1975 was an intense winter storm system that impacted a large portion of the Central and Southeast United Read More

JANUARY 9, 1996

First Chechen War: Chechen separatists launched raids in the city of Kizlyar, Dagestan, which turned into a massive hostage crisis involving thousands of civilians.

The First Chechen War, also referred to as the First Russo-Chechen War, was a struggle for independence waged by the Chechen Republic Read More

JANUARY 9, 1917

World War I: A meeting of the German Crown Council decided upon the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.

World War I or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Read More

JANUARY 9, 1981

U.S. representative Raymond Lederer was convicted of bribery and conspiracy for his role in the Abscam scandal, but continued to serve his term for three more months.

Raymond Francis Lederer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1977 to Read More

JANUARY 9, 1992

Radio astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail announced the discovery of two pulsar planets orbiting PSR B1257+12 (depicted), the first confirmed detection of exoplanets.

Aleksander Wolszczan is a Polish astronomer. He is the co-discoverer of the first confirmed extrasolar planets and pulsar planets. He is a Read More

JANUARY 9, 1970

The Presidential Council for Minority Rights, an appointed body to review legislation and prevent discrimination against minorities, was created in Singapore.

The Presidential Council for Minority Rights (PCMR) is a non-elected government body in Singapore established in 1970, the main function of which Read More

JANUARY 9, 1972

Seawise University, formerly RMS Queen Elizabeth, an ocean liner that sailed the Atlantic for Cunard Line, caught fire in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.

RMS Queen Elizabeth was an ocean liner operated by Cunard Line. Along with the Queen Mary, she provided a weekly transatlantic service Read More

JANUARY 9, 2015

Contaminated beer served at a funeral in Tete Province, Mozambique, killed 75 people and made at least 230 others ill.

On 9 January 2015, 75 people died and 230 were made ill after drinking contaminated beer at a funeral in Mozambique. All Read More

JANUARY 9, 1917

First World War: Troops of the British Empire defeated Ottoman forces at the Battle of Rafa on the Sinai–Palestine border.

World War I or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Read More

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