January 9 in Pop Culture History |
| January 9th is… National Apricot Day Australian Shepherd Day National Balloon Ascension Day Cassoulet Day International Choreographers Day Clean Off Your Desk Day National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Static Electricity Day |
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1693 (Earthquake) Sicily, Italy 1788 – Connecticut became the 5th state 1793 – Jean Pierre Blanchard made the first successful balloon flight in the United States, from Philadelphia, PA to Woodbury, NJ. 1857 (Earthquake) Fort Tejon, California 1947 – Elizabeth “Betty” Short, AKA the Black Dahlia, was last seen alive. 1951 – Life After Tomorrow, 1st film to receive an “X” rating, premiered in London… ‘X’ ratings at that time were not the same as today – through 1951-1970 – it meant the film was for viewers over 16. 1956 – Abigail Van Buren’s “Dear Abby” column first appeared in newspaper syndication. 1960 – Severus Snape’s Birthday 1961 – #1 Hit January 9, 1961 – January 29, 1961: Bert Kaempfert – Wonderland by Night 1984 – Wendy’s “Where’s The Beef” commercials with Clara Peller began 1988 – #1 Hit January 9, 1988 – January 15, 1988: Whitney Houston – So Emotional 1996 – 3rd Rock From The Sun debuted on NBC 1997 – Antiques Roadshow debuted on PBS 2000 – Malcolm in the Middle premiered on FX 2007 – Apple’s iPhone was unveiled. 2009 – Bride Wars debuted in theaters. 2011 – Bob’s Burgers premiered on FOX #1 Hot January 9, 2021 – January 22, 2021: Mood – 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior |