September 9: What Happened on This Day in History
September 9th marks the 252nd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 253rd in case of leap years). There are 113 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 9th in history, famous birthdays on September 9th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 9.
What happened on September 9?
Here's what happened on September 9th in history:
- 2018: Four separate Taliban attacks devastate Afghanistan, with significant damage to an army base in Baghlan Province, resulting in dozens of casualties.
- 2017: The Syrian Army successfully ended the nine-month-long siege of Deir ez-Zor Airport, which had been controlled by ISIL militants. Simultaneously, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced an offensive to defeat ISIL militants in the northern Deir ez-Zor Governorate.
- 2016: A terrorist attack at Nakheel Mall in eastern Baghdad resulted in 12 fatalities and over 40 injuries. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in Iraq.
- 2015: Islamic Front rebels captured Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria's northwestern Idlib region. Simultaneously, Russian forces launched combat operations to support the Bashar al-Assad government, marking a significant escalation in the Syrian conflict.
- 2012: Two car bombs exploded near a hospital converted to army barracks in Aleppo, Syria, resulting in 17 deaths and over 40 injuries.
- 2009: During President Barack Obama's health care speech before Congress, US Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) dramatically interrupted the address by shouting "You lie!", creating a major political controversy and breaching congressional decorum.
- 1997: In a significant political development, Sinn Fein formally accepted the Mitchell Principles, which outlined a peaceful path to disarmament in Northern Ireland. This marked a crucial step towards resolving the long-standing conflict and promoting peaceful political dialogue.
- 1992: The Baltimore Orioles drew 3 million fans at home for the first time in franchise history, marking a significant achievement in fan support and stadium popularity.
- 1989: In a thrilling match, Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova in the 103rd US Open Women's Tennis Championship. Graf won the match with a challenging score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-1, successfully defending her previous year's title and demonstrating her exceptional tennis skills.
- 1976: Chairman Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China and a pivotal figure in 20th-century world history, died at the age of 82 from a heart attack. His death marked the end of an era and signaled significant political transitions in China.
What famous birthdays are on September 9?
On September 9th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Akshay Kumar (1967)Akshay Kumar is a highly popular Bollywood actor known for his versatility in action and comedy films, with a career spanning several...
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Michelle Williams (1980)Michelle Williams is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile and powerful performances in critically acclaimed independent...
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Adam Sandler (1966)Adam Sandler is a renowned American comedian, actor, and producer known for his comedic roles in numerous Hollywood films.
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Hugh Grant (1960)British actor, with a schoolboy shock of his hair falling on his forehead, and an inga(c]nue posture of modest, mild embarrassment at the...
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Oakes Fegley (2005)Oakes Fegley is a young American actor who gained recognition for his compelling performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Pete's...
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Eric Stonestreet (1971)Emmy Award-winning actor best known for playing Cameron Tucker on the critically acclaimed sitcom Modern Family, which ran for 11 seasons.
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Goran Visnjic (1972)Goran Visnjic is a prominent Croatian actor best known for his memorable role as Dr. Luka Kovac on the long-running medical drama series ER,...
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David Carson (1954)David Carson is a groundbreaking graphic designer who revolutionized visual communication in the 1990s with his radical, deconstructive...
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Michael Bublé (1975)Canadian singer-songwriter renowned for his contemporary interpretations of jazz and pop standards, with multiple Grammy Awards and...
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Who died on September 9?
On September 9th the following celebrities died:
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Jussi Björling (1960)Renowned Swedish operatic tenor considered one of the greatest classical singers of the 20th century, famous for his exceptional vocal range...
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Ruth Roman (1999)Ruth Roman was a prominent American actress known for her roles in film noir and dramatic movies during the 1940s and 1950s.
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Helen O'Connell (1993)Helen O'Connell was a prominent American big band era singer and actress, known for her performances with Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra during...
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- Edward Teller (2003)
Hungarian-American physicist known as the 'father of the hydrogen bomb', Teller made groundbreaking contributions to nuclear physics,...
- Jacques Lacan (1981)
Influential French psychoanalyst who significantly reinterpreted Freudian theory and became a major intellectual figure in 20th-century...
- Richie Ashburn (1997)
Hall of Fame baseball player who spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, known for his exceptional batting skills and...
- Lucio Battisti (1998)
Legendary Italian singer-songwriter who revolutionized Italian pop music in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Bill Monroe (1996)
Known as the 'Father of Bluegrass Music', Bill Monroe was a pioneering country and bluegrass musician who significantly influenced American...
What day of the year is September 9?
September 9th marks the 252nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 253rd in case of leap years).
There are 113 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 9th is the 9th day of the month of September.
What day of the week is September 9?
On September 9th, 2025 the day of the week is Tuesday.
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| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 9?
The zodiac sign associated with September 9th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
