JANUARY 9, 2024 | NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL STATIC ELECTRICITY DAY | NATIONAL BALLOON ASCENSION DAY | NATIONAL APRICOT DAY
JANUARY 9, 2024 | NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY | NATIONAL STATIC ELECTRICITY DAY | NATIONAL BALLOON ASCENSION DAY | NATIONAL APRICOT DAY
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Read more...
National Static Electricity Day
National Shop for Travel Day
NATIONAL SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY
As the holiday season fades away, our minds turn to our next opportunity for a vacation. While that may seem far off, National Shop for Travel Day on the second Tuesday in January reminds us to start planning now! Read more...
NATIONAL STATIC ELECTRICITY DAY
It may be a little shocking, but National Static Electricity Day is on January 9th. The observance explores static electricity and even how we may cause it. Read more...
Balloon Ascension Day
NATIONAL BALLOON ASCENSION DAY
National Balloon Ascension Day on January 9th commemorates the first balloon flight in the United States in 1793. Read more...
National Apricot Day
NATIONAL APRICOT DAY
Apricot lovers from all over the United States observe National Apricot Day every year on January 9th. Read more...
On Deck for January 10, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY
NATIONAL OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER DAY
NATIONAL SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY
SAVE THE EAGLES DAY
NATIONAL HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY
January 9th Celebrated History
1793
A pioneering balloonist completes the first successful balloon flight in the United States. Ascending over a gathered crowd at the Walnut Street Prison in Philadelphia, French aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard demonstrates his hydrogen gas balloon.
1942
Joe Louis squares off in his 20th title defense at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He KOs Buddy Baer in the first round and retains his world heavyweight title.
2007
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveils the first iPhone during his keynote session at the Macworld convention in San Francisco, CA.
January 9th Celebrated Birthdays
Carrie Chapman Catt - 1859
The suffragist and peace activist served as a powerful voice and offered information in an era of change for many women. In 1902, she founded the International Woman Suffrage Alliance. Catt later founded the Woman’s Peace Party. Her efforts along with other women in her lifetime and those before her led to the passage of the 19th amendment. In 1920, just before the amendment’s passage, Catt founded the League of Women Voters.
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney - 1875
In 1931, the notable American sculptor founded the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.
Richard Nixon - 1913
From 1953 to 1961, Nixon served the United States in the role of vice president. While campaigning with candidate Dwight Eisenhower in 1952, questions were raised about gifts Nixon prompting him to give the "Checkers" speech. Then in 1968, Nixon ran his second, and successful, run for president. He became the 37th President of the United States. While he brought Americans home from Vietnam, the Watergate scandal resulted in Nixon submitting the first-ever resignation of a U.S. president.
Earl G. Graves Sr. - 1935
In 1970, Graves founded Black Enterprise magazine. He also served as Chairman and CEO of Pepsi-Cola of Washington, D.C. as well as the director of several boards. Graves was also a champion of education.
Joan Baez - 1941
The folk singer-songwriter gained a strong following during the 1960s. Her political activism drew many to her at a time when activism was growing. Some of her best-known songs include "It's All Over Now Baby Blue" and "Diamonds and Rust."
Be well,
The NDC Staff