March 9: What Happened on This Day in History
March 9th marks the 68th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 69th in case of leap years). There are 297 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on March 9th in history, famous birthdays on March 9th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to March 9.
What happened on March 9?
Here's what happened on March 9th in history:
- 2023: Russia launched a major missile offensive targeting Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and 20 injuries. This attack represents a significant escalation in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict, causing widespread civilian casualties and damage to essential urban systems.
- 2018: After 66 years of publication, the iconic British music journalism magazine New Musical Express (NME) ceased its print edition and transitioned to a digital-only format, signaling a significant shift in media consumption.
- 2015: A Carolinian Amtrak passenger train traveling from Charlotte to New York City collided with a tractor-trailer at Halifax, North Carolina, causing the train to derail and resulting in several minor injuries.
- 2013: Twenty-one United Nations peacekeepers were released after being held captive for four days during the ongoing Syrian Civil War, highlighting the complex and volatile nature of the conflict.
- 1991: The renowned musical 'Les Misérables' opens at the Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, Australia.
- 1986: In a somber announcement, NASA confirmed that search teams had located the remains of the Challenger Space Shuttle astronauts, marking a tragic moment in space exploration history.
- 1984: John Lennon's song 'Borrowed Time' is released, a poignant reminder of the legendary musician's artistic legacy following his tragic assassination in 1980.
- 1983: Mayte Perroni is a renowned Mexican singer, actress, and television personality, known for her work in telenovelas and music. She rose to fame as a member of the popular pop group RBD and has since established a successful solo career in entertainment.
- 1982: Brief mention of Paul Ballard, an English television presenter active during the early 1980s.
- 1978: Anett Pötzsch from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) won the World Ladies Figure Skating Championship held in Ottawa, Canada, showcasing her exceptional skill and representing her country on the international stage.
What famous birthdays are on March 9?
On March 9th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Raul Julia (1940)Raul Julia was a renowned Puerto Rican actor who gained international fame for his versatile performances in film and theater, particularly...
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Juliette Binoche (1964)Acclaimed French actress, dancer, and painter who won an Oscar for 'The English Patient' in 1996.
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Bow Wow (1987)Bow Wow, born Shad Moss, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame as a teenage hip-hop artist and successfully transitioned into...
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Ornella Muti (1955)Renowned Italian actress who rose to international fame in the 1970s and 1980s, known for her beauty and versatile acting skills in both...
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Brittany Snow (1986)Brittany Snow is an American actress known for her leading roles in the 'Pitch Perfect' film series and the critically acclaimed TV show...
![Will Geer]()
Will Geer (1902)American actor best known for his role as Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the popular TV series 'The Waltons', which aired from 1972 to...
![Lloyd Price]()
Lloyd Price (1933)Influential R&B and rock and roll singer-songwriter known for pioneering the genre and hits like 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy'.
![Oscar Isaac]()
Oscar Isaac (1979)Oscar Isaac is a critically acclaimed Guatemalan-American actor known for his versatile performances in independent films and major...
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Jean Louisa Kelly (1972)American actress known for her roles in films like 'Uncle Buck' and television series 'Yes, Dear'.
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Matthew Gray Gubler (1980)Matthew Gray Gubler is an American actor, director, and artist best known for his role as Dr. Spencer Reid on the long-running crime drama...
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Who died on March 9?
On March 9th the following celebrities died:
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Robert Horton (2016)American television actor known for his prominent role in 'Wagon Train' from 1957-1961.
![Faye Emerson]()
Faye Emerson (1983)American television and film actress who was prominent in the early days of television.
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George Burns (1996)American comedian, actor, and vaudeville singer-and-dancer, gracie allen teamed up with him in 1925 to start a long career on tv, radio, and...
- Charles Bukowski (1994)
Charles Bukowski was a renowned German-American poet, novelist, and screenwriter known for his raw, unfiltered writing style that captured...
- John Profumo (2006)
British politician involved in a major political scandal during the Cold War era.
- Jean-Dominique Bauby (1997)
French journalist and author of 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly', who wrote his memoir by blinking his left eye after suffering a massive...
- John Mayer (2004)
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for pop and blues rock music, with hit songs like 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' and chart-topping...
- Max Delbrück (1981)
Pioneering German-American biophysicist who made significant contributions to molecular biology and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...
- Menachem Begin (1992)
Prominent Israeli politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Israel and was a key figure in the Zionist movement.
What day of the year is March 9?
March 9th marks the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 69th in case of leap years).
There are 297 days remaining until the end of the year.
March 9th is the 9th day of the month of March.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day March 9?
The zodiac sign associated with March 9th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.
