Birthdays occurring on January, 9

1944

Jimmy Page was born on January 9, 1944 English born American guitarist, former guitarist for Led Zeppelin b.1944 But to put out a greatest hits on one CD was totally impossible, I just couldn't do it. The best compromise was to put out two CDs - Early Days - which is what it is - and Latter Days. More quotations from Jimmy Page

Deaths occurring on January, 9

1946

Countee Cullen died on January 9, 1946 American poet, 1903-1946 [W]e have always resented the natural inclination of most white people to demand spirituals the moment it is known that a Negro is about to sing. So often the request has seemed to savor of the feeling that we could do this and this alone. More quotations from Countee Cullen

1972

Ted Shawn died on January 9, 1972 American dancer and founder of modern dance for men in America. 1891-1972 Dance is the only art of which we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made. More quotations from Ted Shawn

1995

Peter Cook died on January 9, 1995 English actor and comedian, 1937-1995 I am very interested in the Universe - I am specialising in the Universe and all that surrounds it More quotations from Peter Cook