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 scientist (b. 1844)
1918 Highlights
About January 9, 1918
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
