This Day in History for January 9 – Music for UNICEF Concert and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1493 – Columbus spots three manatees, mistakes them for mermaids, and describes them as “not half as beautiful as they are painted” (More info)
1768 – In London, England, Philip Astley stages the wold’s first modern circus (More info)