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What is celebrated on January 9?

See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to January 9. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.

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2 observances

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0 repeat predictably

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2 have a country-specific scope

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First free balloon flight from American soil anniversary

9 January · United States / historical anniversary of Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s 1793 ascent

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum dates Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s first free flight from American soil to 9 January 1793.

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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)

9 January · United States / law-enforcement appreciation observance associated with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) currently runs National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9; a District of Columbia announcement documents the January 9, 2015 launch with…

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First free balloon flight from American soil anniversary

9 January · United States / historical anniversary of Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s 1793 ascent

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum dates Jean-Pierre Blanchard’s first free flight from American soil to 9 January 1793.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)

9 January · United States / law-enforcement appreciation observance associated with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) currently runs National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9; a District of Columbia announcement documents the January 9, 2015 launch with…

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