Historical Events
- Checheno-Ingush ASSR reformed in RSFSR
- Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper "Truth"
- Kalmyk Autonomous Region reformed in RSFSR
- Karachayevo-Cherkess Autonomous Region reestablished in RSFSR
Famous Birthdays
- Phil Lewis, British rock vocalist (L.A. Guns - "It's Over Now)", born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Mary Carr Moore, American composer, dies at 83
About January 9, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Singing The Blues - Tommy Steele & The Steelmen
