Famous Birthdays
- Harun Farocki, German filmmaker and author (Nicht loeschbares Feur), born in Nový Jičín, Czech Republic (d. 2014)
- Ian Hornak, American artist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2002)
Jimmy Page (80 years old)
English rock guitarist (Led Zeppelin - "Stairway to Heaven"), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Johanna Beyer, German-American pianist and composer (March for Thirty Percussion Instruments; Clusters), dies from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), at 55
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About January 9, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
