June 9 is the 160th day of the year (161st in leap years) in the gregorian calendar; 205 days remain until the end of the year.
1. Historical Events
- In 68 AD, Roman Emperor Nero committed suicide, effectively ending the Julio-Claudian dynasty and starting the civil war known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
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- In 1863 American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest cavalry battle on American soil, ends Confederate cavalry dominance in the eastern theater.
- In 1885 Treaty of Tientsin was signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam "most of present-day Vietnam" to France.
- In 1934, Donald Duck made his first appearance in the cartoon "The Wise Little Hen."
- In 1954, during the Army-McCarthy hearings, lawyer Joseph Welch famously asked Senator Joseph McCarthy, "Have you no sense of decency, sir?" This moment is considered a turning point in the downfall of McCarthyism.
- In 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes, securing the Triple Crown and setting a record that still stands today.
2. Birthdays
- Michael J. Fox
Canadian-American actor and advocate for Parkinson's disease research, was born on June 9, 1961.
- Natalie Portman
Academy Award-winning actress, was born on June 9, 1981.
- Johnny Depp
American actor known for roles in "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Edward Scissorhands," was born on June 9, 1963.
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- Les Paul
The influential American guitarist and inventor, was born on June 9, 1915.
- Peter I (the Great)
Emperor of Russia Peter I was born on June 9, 1672
-George Stephenson
English inventor of the first steam locomotive engine for railroads, was born on June 9,1781.
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-Hermann von Fehling
German chemist who invented Fehling's solution used for estimation of sugar, was born on June 9,1812
-Johann G. Galle
German astronomer who discovered Neptune, was born on June 9,1812
3. Cultural Events
- The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" reached No. 1 on the UK charts on June 9, 1967, and it stayed there for 23 weeks.
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- In 1978, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that black members would be allowed to enter the priesthood, reversing a longstanding policy.
4. Observances
- June 9 is observed as National Donald Duck Day in the United States, celebrating the debut of the famous Disney character.
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- In some parts of the world, June 9 is celebrated as International Archives Day, promoting the importance of preserving archives and documents.
5. Scientific Milestones
- In 1978, the American spacecraft Pioneer Venus 1 was launched. It was the first of two missions to Venus by NASA's Pioneer Venus project.
6. Literature and Arts
- In 1870, Charles Dickens, one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, died. His famous works include "A Tale of Two Cities," "Great Expectations," and "David Copperfield."
7. Sports
- In 1990, Oakland A's Rickey Henderson became the second player in Major League Baseball history to steal 900 bases, showcasing his extraordinary talent and speed on the field.