1. In 1739, the Natchez Revolt took place in Mississippi, where the Native American Natchez tribe rebelled against French colonial forces. The conflict resulted in the deaths of over 200 French settlers and soldiers.

2. On September 9, 1839, John Jones Ross, the 16th Governor of Mississippi, was born in Benton, Mississippi. Ross served as governor from 1896 to 1900 and was a prominent figure in the state's Democratic Party.

3. In 1862, the Battle of Iuka was fought in northeastern Mississippi during the Civil War, where Confederate forces under General Sterling Price clashed with Union troops led by General William Rosecrans. The battle resulted in a Union victory and paved the way for the capture of the important railroad hub of Corinth.

4. On September 9, 1917, the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman officially opened its doors. The infamous prison would go on to become known for its brutal conditions and use of inmate labor, particularly during the era of convict leasing.

5. In 1996, Hurricane Fran made landfall near Pascagoula, Mississippi, causing widespread damage and power outages across the state. The storm also caused significant flooding in coastal areas, including Biloxi and Gulfport.