Historical Events
- After 5 days missing, Tony Bullimore rescued alive after his boat capsized in Southern Ocean
Music History
Heart attacks sends singer Frank Sinatra back to hospital
- Krzysztof Penderecki's choral symphony "Seven Gates of Jerusalem" premieres in Jerusalem, Israel
Famous Birthdays
- Lauryn McClain, American actress and singer, born in Decatur, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Edward Osobka-Morawski, prime minister of Poland (1945-47), dies
- Junaidu ibn Buhari, scholar, dies at 90
About January 9, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
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