On This Day: January 9 — Fear, Flight, and World-Changing Ideas #TodayInHistory #HistoryFacts #SmartHistoryForDumbTimes January 9 has seen moments of tragedy, discovery, national transformation, and technological revolution. From medieval fear during the Black Death, to early human flight, to the beginning of the smartphone era, this date helped shape the modern world. In this video, we explore what happened on January 9 throughout history, including: • 1349 — Persecution during the Black Death