What Happened on July 9?

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EVENTS ON JULY 9

Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 9, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

James Swan (financier)

Year: 1795

Financier James Swan pays off the $2,024,899 US national debt that had been accrued during the American Revolution.

Treaties of Tilsit

Year: 1807

The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition.

Napoleon

Year: 1810

Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland as part of the First French Empire.

Act Against Slavery

Year: 1793

The Act Against Slavery in Upper Canada bans the importation of slaves and will free those who are born into slavery after the passage of the Act at 25 years of age.

Swedish Navy

Year: 1790

The Swedish Navy captures one third of the Russian Baltic fleet.

George Washington

Year: 1776

George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in Manhattan, while thousands of British troops on Staten Island prepare for the Battle of Long Island.

Versailles, Yvelines

Year: 1789

In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution.

David Thompson (explorer)

Year: 1811

Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in Washington state, claiming the Columbia District for the United Kingdom.

BIRTHS ON JULY 9

Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 9, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Jesse McReynolds

Year of birth: 1929

Jesse McReynolds, American singer and mandolin player (died 2023)

Chi Haotian

Year of birth: 1929

Chi Haotian, Chinese general

Hassan II of Morocco

Year of birth: 1929

Hassan II of Morocco (died 1999)

Federico Bahamontes

Year of birth: 1928

Federico Bahamontes, Spanish cyclist (died 2023)

Lee Hazlewood

Year of birth: 1929

Lee Hazlewood, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2007)

Roy McLean

Year of birth: 1930

Roy McLean, South African cricketer and rugby player (died 2007)

Haynes Johnson

Year of birth: 1931

Haynes Johnson, American journalist and author (died 2013)

K. Balachander

Year of birth: 1930

K. Balachander, Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2014)

DEATHS ON JULY 9

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 9, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Lucjan Żeligowski

Year of death: 1947

Lucjan Żeligowski, Polish-Lithuanian general and politician (born 1865)

Benjamin N. Cardozo

Year of death: 1938

Benjamin N. Cardozo, American lawyer and jurist (born 1870)

Fritz Hart

Year of death: 1949

Fritz Hart, English-Australian composer and conductor (born 1874)

Harry Heilmann

Year of death: 1951

Harry Heilmann, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1894)

Adolfo de la Huerta

Year of death: 1955

Adolfo de la Huerta, Mexican politician and provisional president, 1920 (born 1881)

Oliver Law

Year of death: 1937

Oliver Law, American commander (born 1899)

Daniel Edward Howard

Year of death: 1935

Daniel Edward Howard, 16th president of Liberia (born 1861)

Ignacio Carrera Pinto

Year of death: 1882

Ignacio Carrera Pinto, Chilean captain (born 1848)

HOLIDAYS ON JULY 9

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 9 around the world.

Stephen Langton

Christian Feast Day: Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury (Anglican commemoration)

Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus

Christian Feast Day: Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus

Arbor Day

Arbor Day (Cambodia)

Veronica Giuliani

Christian Feast Day: Veronica Giuliani

July 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian Feast Day: July 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Nunavut Day

Nunavut Day (Nunavut)

Public holidays in Azerbaijan

Day of the Employees of the Diplomatic Service (Azerbaijan)

Constitutionalist Revolution

Constitutionalist Revolution Day (São Paulo)

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