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January 09 in history: Opening of first modern circus, firing of first shots of the American Civil War and more

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1768

Philip Astley opens the world's first modern circus.

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1861

The first shots of the American Civil War are fired.

1968
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1968

Surveyor 7 space probe soft lands on Moon.

2002
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2002

Michael Jackson receives the Artist of the Century award at the American music awards.

2007
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2007

Steve Jobs announces the iPhone.