Dylan Marlais Thomas died on November 9, 1953 while on a lecture tour of America. 

It had been an arduous tour, and Thomas had been liberally entertained by his hosts. He had been drinking heavily on the night he died in the White Horse pub in Greenwich Village, New York. When he eventually returned to his hotel he was in great pain and called for a doctor. He was given a large dose of morphine sulphate, after which Thomas lapsed into a coma. Apparently, his last words were: "I've had 18 straight whiskies......I think that's the record." His death, at 39 years of age, was tragically premature. He is buried in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire.  

Bryn Terfel Jones CBE (born 9 November 1965) is an internationally renowned Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. 

Bryn Terfel, as he is popularly known, was born in Pant Glas, Caernarfonshire and is the son of a farmer. His first language is Welsh. Since his operatic debut in 1990 he has performed in great opera houses around the world, and is famed for his versatility and vocal range. He has won countless awards and honours, including a CBE in 2002 and was awarded the Queen's Medal for Music in 2006.

Despite international acclaim, Bryn Terfel continues to be committed to Wales, the Welsh language and Welsh culture. He is President of the Welsh homelessness charity Shelter Cymru and is Patron of Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales, a charity based in Cardiff which provides specialist  therapy to children with cerebral palsy.  

1910 Miners' Strike.

On 9th November 1910 troops were used in Porth near Pontypridd to disperse demonstrations by striking miners. Contingents were also sent to patrol Aberaman and Llwynypia. There are no verified records of casualties since most of the miners would not have reported their injuries for fear of reprisals, but it is estimated that over 500 citizens, including women and children, sustained injury. Miner Samuel Rhys died of head injuries, allegedly inflicted by a policeman's baton.   

The Battle of Holt Bridge 9th November 1643

Holt Bridge, a listed monument, is constructed of local red sandstone. The nine arched structure is on the English border, near Wrexham. The third arch has two arch rings, where a gatehouse and drawbridge were situated which defended the town of Holt. Its border location made it a strategic target during the Civil War, and a battle was fought here on 9th November 1643. The bridge and the town were taken by Parliamentarian forces, although Holt Castle was successfully defended by the Royalists.    

Rosemarie Frankland (May 17, 1943 - December 2, 2000) was a Welsh beauty pageant contestant, from Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham, who on 9th November 1961became the first British woman to win the Miss World title.