Historical Events
Nimrod Reaches Farthest South
Ernest Shackleton as part of the British Nimrod Expedition reaches a record farthest southern latitude (88°23' south)
Famous Birthdays
- Herva Nelli, Italian-born American soprano, born in Florence, Italy (d. 1994)
About January 9, 1909
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey