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{{date|January 7|January 9}}

*[[1861]] – A group of men under Colonel [[William H. Chase]] is ordered by the Confederacy attempt to seize take control of the forts around Pensacola. First shots were fired at Union-held [[Fort Barrancas]] but are repelled by gunfire at around 11:00 PM.*[[1889]] – [[Edward A. Perry]] leaves office as [[Governor of Florida]].*[[1971]] – The [[Gulf Islands National Seashore]] is established.