September 9 in history
Events on September 9
Notable events that happened on September 9 in past years.
- 2025
Six people are killed when Israel carries out an airstrike on Doha in a failed attempt to decapitate the Hamas leadership.
Wikipedia article: Israel - 2012
The Indian space agency puts into orbit its heaviest foreign satellite yet, in a streak of 21 consecutive successful PSLV launches.
Wikipedia article: ISRO - 2001
Ahmad Shah Massoud, leader of the Northern Alliance, is assassinated in Afghanistan by two al-Qaeda assassins who claimed to be Arab journalists wanting an interview.
Wikipedia article: Ahmad Shah Massoud - 1988
Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 crashes in Khu Khot, Thailand, while on approach to Don Muang International Airport, killing 76.
Wikipedia article: Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 - 1969
In Canada, the Official Languages Act comes into force, making French equal to English throughout the Federal government.
Wikipedia article: Official Languages Act (Canada) - 1965
Hurricane Betsy makes its second landfall near New Orleans, leaving 76 dead and $1.42 billion ($10–12 billion in 2005 dollars) in damages, becoming the first hurricane to cause over $1 billion in unadjusted damage.
Wikipedia article: Hurricane Betsy - 1944
World War II: The Fatherland Front takes power in Bulgaria through a military coup in the capital and armed rebellion in the country. A new pro-Soviet government is established.
Wikipedia article: Fatherland Front (Bulgaria) - 1939
World War II: The Battle of Hel begins, the longest-defended pocket of Polish Army resistance during the German invasion of Poland.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1924
Hanapepe massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii.
Wikipedia article: Hanapepe massacre - 1882
A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.
Wikipedia article: Ahmed Urabi - 1850
California is admitted as the thirty-first U.S. state.
Wikipedia article: California - 1791
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is named after President George Washington.
Wikipedia article: Washington, D.C. - 1543
Mary Stuart, at nine months old, is crowned "Queen of Scots" in the central Scottish town of Stirling.
Wikipedia article: Mary, Queen of Scots - 1493
Christopher Columbus, with 17 ships and 1,200 men, sails on second voyage from Cadiz.
- 337
Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans succeed their father Constantine I as co-emperors. The Roman Empire is divided between the three Augusti.
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