Days Until January 9, 2025

9 January

9 January is the 9th day of the year. It is a date that holds various historical, cultural, and notable events. Here are some of the highlights of this day:

• Birthdays: Several prominent figures were born on this date, including legendary singer, Elvis Presley, Icelandic singer, Björk, and English poet, John Milton.
• National Apricot Day: This day celebrates the sweet and juicy fruit that is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals.
• Historical Events: There are several significant events that took place on this date, including:
• In 1760, the battle of Wandiwash was fought where the British East India Company defeated the French.
• In 1861, Mississippi became the second US state to secede from the Union before the Civil War.
• In 2007, Apple Inc. unveiled the very first iPhone.
• Religious Observances: Several religions celebrate feast days on 9 January. For instance,
• In the Eastern Orthodox Church, this day is celebrated as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
• In the Roman Catholic Church, 9 January is the feast day of Saint Adrian of Canterbury, who was a sixth-century abbot and bishop.
• Weather: Depending on where one lives, 9 January can bring various types of weather from sunny skies to rainy weather, and even snowfall or hailstorms.

Overall, 9 January is a day marked with both joyous occasions and remembrances of historical events, and it holds a special place in the hearts of those who were born on this day, or those with a particular interest in any of the mentioned events.