Famous Birthdays
- Betty Roché [Mary Elizabeth Roach], American jazz singer (Duke Ellington - "Take The 'A' Train"), born in Wilmington, Delaware (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Émile Reynaud, French inventor of the praxinoscope who created the first projected animated films (Pantomimes Lumineuses), dies at 73
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About January 9, 1918
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
