What Happened on October 9?
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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 9
Explore the most important historical events that happened on October 9, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Ioannis Kapodistrias
Year:
1831
Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first head of state of independent Greece, is assassinated.
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Dublin and Kingstown Railway
Year:
1834
Opening of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, the first public railway on the island of Ireland.
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Restauration (ship)
Year:
1825
Restauration arrives in New York Harbor from Norway, the first organized immigration from Norway to the United States.
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War of 1812
Year:
1812
War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two British ships: HMS Detroit and HMS Caledonia.
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Swedish colony of Saint Barthélemy
Year:
1847
Slavery is abolished in the Swedish colony of Saint Barthélemy.
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BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 9
Discover famous people and historical figures born on October 9, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
John Entwistle
Year of birth:
1944
John Entwistle, English singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer (died 2002)
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Rita Donaghy, Baroness Donaghy
Year of birth:
1944
Rita Donaghy, Baroness Donaghy, English academic and politician
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DEATHS ON OCTOBER 9
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on October 9, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Yukio Sakurauchi
Year of death:
1947
Yukio Sakurauchi, Japanese businessman and politician, 27th Japanese Minister of Finance (born 1888)
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Frank Castleman
Year of death:
1946
Frank Castleman, American football player, baseball player, and coach (born 1877)
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George Hainsworth
Year of death:
1950
George Hainsworth, Canadian ice hockey player and politician (born 1895)
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HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 9
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on October 9 around the world.





















