Thursday, January 9, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 9th day and 1st month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 40th day of Winter and there are 52 days left until Spring. January 9, 2020 zodiac sign is Capricorn. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about January 9, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at January 9 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 9th day of the year |
| Day of week | 2nd Thursday of 2020 |
| Week index | 2nd week of 2020 |
| Season | 40th day of Winter |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Numerology | 5 |
| January Birthstone | Garnet |
| January Birth flower | Carnation |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write January 9, 2020, in Roman numerals: IIXMMXX (month-day, year)
January 9th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for January 9 is Capricorn ♑. Capricorns are responsible, disciplined and good managers, though sometimes are also known for being know-it-all, unforgiving, and condescending. Capricorns are thought to be the most serious sign of the zodiac. Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn.
Top news headlines from January 9, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Insulting and demeaning’: Two GOP lawmakers rip Trump administration after Iran briefing
- Ukrainian flight 752 shot down by anti-aircraft missile
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is starting 2020 “cancer free”
- BREAKING: Iranian Missile Likely Shot Down Ukrainian Plane By Mistake, Report Says
- U.S. officials confident Iran shot down passenger jet
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on January 9th:
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #PokemonDirect Underwater Mike Leach Doug Collins Boosie
January 9th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on January 9.
Judges' investigations for the trial of Joan of Arc begin in Rouen, France, the seat of the English occupation government.Afghans defeat Marathas in battle of Barari Ghat.
Daguerreotype photo process announced at French Academy of Science.
Stock markets on January 9, 2020
the US stock market closed higher for the day, with Dow ending the day 105 points, or 0.36% higher at 28956.9. Nasdaq Composite finished up 0.01%. The S&P 500 ended up 0.27%.Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
January 9, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Jan 9, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Russ returns to OKC. Here's our tribute video he watched in the arena tonight. pic.twitter.com/tNsf3J8nGe
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 10, 2020
If you're doing crimes, you'll be doing time. 😎
Team up with #Brooklyn99 for Season 7, beginning February 6 on @NBC. pic.twitter.com/ExcEQXIY7q
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@nbcbrooklyn99) January 9, 2020
White people do all this to save a dog from the streets but literally ignore the homeless human man they’re stealing from https://t.co/oAZCOJfdFA
— d.a.m.e.l.ee (@Dah_meh_lee) January 9, 2020
January 9, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey.
January 9 calendar
| January 9, 2024 | Tuesday |
| January 9, 2025 | Thursday |
| January 9, 2026 | Friday |
| January 9, 2027 | Saturday |
| January 9, 2028 | Sunday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
January 9, 2020 life path number is 5. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 5 is thought to be a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. You are loyal, you can also be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. Your family and friends may view you as independent and unpredictable. You're always up for an adventure and aren't averse to taking risks.
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