Historical Events
- Coronation of 12-year-old Peter II Alexeyevich as Tsar of Russia takes place in Moscow
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Warton, critic and poet (Pleasures of Melancholy) British Poet Laureate (1785-90), born in Basingstoke (d. 1790)
About January 9, 1728
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 296 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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