Discover 15 historical moments on January 9 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Radio astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail announced the discovery of two exoplanets orbiting pulsar PSR B1257+12. This marked the first confirmed detection of planets outside our solar system.
Chechen separatists launched raids in Kizlyar, Dagestan, initiating the Kizlyar hostage crisis during the First Chechen War. Thousands of civilians were involved.
Iran Air Flight 277 crashed near Urmia Airport, Iran, in poor weather conditions. 78 of the 105 people on board were killed.
Contaminated beer served at a funeral in Tete Province, Mozambique, killed 75 people and made at least 230 others ill.
A hostage situation occurred at a Jewish market in Vincennes, related to the Charlie Hebdo shooting.
Australian rugby league player Peter Mamouzelos was born.
Indian classical musician Rashid Khan died. He was born in 1968.
American professional wrestler Black Bart died. He was born in 1948.
January 9 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1992 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on January 9: Discovery of first exoplanets (1992), Kizlyar hostage crisis (1996), Iran Air Flight 277 crash (2011). View all events →
Notable figures born on January 9 include Eric García, Peter Mamouzelos, Sangiovanni. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on January 9 include Bob Saget, Maria Ewing, Séamus Begley. View all →
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