Brian Friel, playwright, born
January 9, 1929
Arthur Griffith is elected Taoiseach
January 9, 1922
The first women's golf tournament in Musselburgh, Scotland
January 9, 1811
Income Tax introduced in England
January 9, 1799
The Island Magee massacre occurred in 1642
January 9, 1642
Dutchess Anne, duchess of Brittany, died
January 9, 1514