Historical Events
Historic Expedition
Ernest Shackleton as part of the British Nimrod Expedition reaches a record farthest South latitude (88°23' south)
Famous Birthdays
- Herva Nelli, Italian-born American soprano, born in Florence, Italy (d. 1994)
1909 Highlights
About January 9, 1909
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake