Here are five interesting facts about September 9 in Virginia history:

1. On September 9, 1739, George Clinton, who would later become the fourth Vice President of the United States, was born in Little Britain, New York. He served as Governor of New York and was also a delegate to the Continental Congress.

2. The Battle of Brandywine was fought on September 9, 1777, near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, which is located just over the border from Virginia. Many Virginia soldiers fought in this battle during the Revolutionary War.

3. On September 9, 1831, Nat Turner's slave rebellion began in Southampton County, Virginia. Turner led a group of slaves in a violent uprising against white plantation owners, resulting in the deaths of around 60 people.

4. The University of Virginia held its first classes on September 9, 1825. Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the university has become one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States.

5. On September 9, 1893, John Mercer Langston, a lawyer, abolitionist, and political leader, passed away in Washington, D.C. Langston was the first African American elected to public office in Virginia, and he also served as dean of the law school at Howard University.