July 9: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2021: On July 9, 2021, two Haitian-American citizens from Florida were arrested in connection with the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The arrest was part of a broader investigation revealing a complex plot involving multiple international actors. According to authorities, at least 28 individuals were implicated in the assassination, with 26 of the suspects being Colombian nationals. The arrest highlighted the international dimensions of the political violence and raised significant questions about the political stability of Haiti.
• 2008: Seamus Brennan, a prominent Irish politician who was born in 1948, passed away on this date.
• 2002: Rod Steiger, a prominent American actor known for his powerful and versatile performances, passed away at the age of 77. He was a notable figure in Hollywood, with an illustrious career spanning several decades.
• 2000: Venus Williams, a rising star in American tennis, secured her first Wimbledon Women's Singles championship on July 9, 2000. At just 20 years old, she defeated fellow American Lindsay Davenport in a thrilling final match, marking a pivotal moment in her illustrious tennis career. This victory signaled the emergence of Venus as a dominant force in women's tennis and the beginning of her remarkable Grand Slam success.
• 1994: The New York Yankees reached a significant milestone by hitting their 11,000th home run in team history, highlighting the franchise's long-standing power-hitting tradition.
• 1990: Stefan Edberg won the 104th Wimbledon Men's Tennis singles title by defeating Boris Becker in a thrilling five-set match with a final score of 6-2, 6-2, 3-6, 3-6, 6-4. This victory solidified Edberg's reputation as one of the premier tennis players of his era, showcasing his resilience and skill in a dramatic comeback against his rival Boris Becker.
• 1985: Cathy Leung, a notable Hong Kong singer, is recognized in the music industry, contributing to the vibrant pop culture of Hong Kong during the 1980s.
• 1981: The Jackson family music group commenced a significant 36-city concert tour, continuing their massive popularity during the early 1980s music scene.
• 1977: Tom Watson secured victory at the 106th British Golf Open held at Turnberry, Scotland, with an impressive score of 268. This performance further solidified Watson's reputation as a top golfer of the era.
• 1975: A moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes western Minnesota, with noticeable tremors experienced across northern Iowa, southeastern North Dakota, and eastern South Dakota.

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July 9th marks the 190th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 191st in case of leap years).

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July 9th is the 9th day of the month of July.

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On July 9th, 2025 the day of the week is Wednesday.

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The zodiac sign associated with July 9th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

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