Famous Birthdays
- Anton Aškerc, Slovenian poet and priest (Primoz Trubar), born near Rimske Toplice, Austrian Empire (d. 1912)
- Lizette Woodworth Reese, American poet (Branch of May, Tears), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1935)
- Stevan Mokranjac [Stojanović], Serbian cellist, educator and composer of choral music (Garlands), born in Negotin, Principality of Serbia (d. 1914)
About January 9, 1856
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 168 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
