1. On January 9, 1861, Kentucky Senator John J. Crittenden introduced the Crittenden Compromise, a series of constitutional amendments aimed at avoiding the Civil War by preserving the Union while allowing slavery to continue in states where it already existed. Though the compromise was ultimately rejected, it played a significant role in the national debate over slavery and secession.

2. On January 9, 1968, Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn signed into law the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, color, religion, or national origin. The act was a major milestone in the fight for civil rights in the state.

3. On January 9, 1992, former Kentucky governor and civil rights activist Edward T. Breathitt died at the age of 70. Breathitt, who served as governor from 1963 to 1967, was known for his support of education and civil rights, and for his efforts to improve infrastructure and economic development in the state.

4. On January 9, 2015, a sinkhole opened up underneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, causing damage to eight rare and historic cars. The sinkhole, which was about 60 feet wide and 30 feet deep, sparked international media attention and drew thousands of visitors to the museum to see the aftermath of the collapse.

5. On January 9, 2019, hundreds of Kentucky teachers gathered at the state Capitol in Frankfort to protest proposed changes to the state's pension system, which they argued would harm their retirement benefits. The "sick-out" led to the closure of dozens of schools and drew attention to the ongoing debate over teacher pay and benefits in the state.