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July 9 in History

Browse historical events, births, deaths and battles recorded on July 9. Every item below is rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

Events: 171Births: 5Deaths: 3Battles: 5

Historical Events on July 9

118
Execution of Governors
Hadrian Publius Aelius · Roman Empire

The Senate orders execution of governors including Lusius Quietus & Cornelius Palma

1403
Reballion of Rebels in Cheshire
Henry "Hotspur" Percy · England · Cheshire

Gathers an army in Cheshire against Henry II in support of the Welsh

1429
Capture of Troyes
Charles VII · France · Troyes

Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault

1429
Capture of Troyes
Joan of Arc · France · Troyes

Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault

1429
Siege of Troyes
Charles VII · France · Troyes

Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault

1429
Siege of Troyes
Joan of Arc · France · Troyes

Troyes surrenders after Joan of Arc organizes effective preparations for a full assault

1514
Treaty of St Germain-en-Laye
Henry VIII · England · St Germain

Louis XII cedes Touraine & pays Henry 1 million francs not to claim the French throne

1514
Treaty of St Germain-en-Laye
Louis XII · France · St Germain

Henry gains a pension & tournai, Louis XII marries Henrys sister Mary

1527
Marriage
Edward Seymour · England · Horton

Marries Catherine, daughter and coheir of Sir William Fillol

1533
Excommunication
Thomas Cranmer · England

Pope Clement VII provisionally excommunicates Henry and his advisers (which includes Cranmer) unless he repudiates Anne by the end of September

1533
Reformation, The
Thomas Cranmer · England

Pope Clement VII provisionally excommunicates Henry and his advisers (which includes Cranmer) unless he repudiates Anne by the end of September

1540
Marriage
Anne of Cleves · England · London

Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King

1540
Marriage
Anne of Cleves · England · London

The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is anulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her

1540
Marriage
Henry VIII · England · London

Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves is annulled after six moninth of marriage. Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King

1540
Marriage
Henry VIII · England · London

The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is annulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her

1553
Claim to Throne
Mary Tudor · England · Kenninghall

Mary asserts her hereditary claim after Edward VI dies

1553
Escape to East Anglia
Mary I · England · Kenninghall

Mary escapes Northumberland's control and rallies support in East Anglia

1553
Letters to Council
Mary I · England · Kenninghall

Mary writes to the council asserting her rightful claim to the throne

1553
Paul's Cross Sermon
Nicholas Ridley · England · London

Preaches against Mary and Elizabeth's claims to the throne.

1553
Ridley Sermon
Mary I · England · London

Nicholas Ridley supports Jane Grey's claim and attacks Mary's legitimacy

1553
Succession
England · London

The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards

1553
Succession
Elizabeth I · England · London

The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards

1553
Succession
Jane Grey · England · London

Succeeds as Lady of England, 9-19 July, Queen Janes rule lasts just 10 days

1553
Succession
Nicholas Ridley · England · London

Supports Lady Jane Grey and declares Mary and Elizabeth illegitimate.

1654
Succession
Leopold I · Austria · Vienna

Becomes Habsburg heir after the death of Ferdinand IV

1686
League of Augsburg
William III of Orange · England · Augsburg

William III of Orange supports European coalition-building intended to restrain the expansion of Louis XIV's France.

1686
League of Augsburg
Louis XIV · France · Augsburg

European powers organise against French expansion.

1701
Crossing of the Duna
Charles XII · Sweden · Duna

Charles leads Swedish troops across the Duna under covering smoke.

1701
Crossing of the Duna
Charles XII · Sweden · Dunamunde

Charles XII defeats Saxon forces and Russian detachments near the Duna and relieves Riga.

1701
Crossing of the Duna
Charles XII · Sweden · Dunamunde

Defeats Saxon forces near Riga after forcing the Duna crossing.

1701
Defeat at the Duna
Augustus II the Strong · Germany · Riga

Augustus fails to prevent Charles XII from crossing the Duna.

1701
Defence of the Duna
Adam Heinrich von Steinau · Germany · Duna

Steinau commands Saxon forces opposing the Swedish crossing.

1701
Duna Campaign
Magnus Stenbock · Sweden · Duna

Stenbock participates in the Swedish victory over the Saxon army.

1701
French Withdrawal from Carpi
Nicolas Catinat · France · Carpi

Catinat withdraws after Eugene's surprise attack at Carpi.

1701
Relief of Riga
Charles XII · Sweden · Riga

Charles XII relieves Riga after defeating the Saxon army at the crossing of the Duna.

1701
Relief of Riga
Charles XII · Sweden · Riga

Relieves Riga and restores Swedish control in Livonia.

1701
Russian Detachment at the Duna
Boris Sheremetev · Russia · Riga

Sheremetev's Russian detachment supports the Saxon position near the Duna.

1701
Victory at the Duna
Charles XII · Sweden · Riga

Charles defeats the Saxon army and relieves pressure on Riga.

1789
Constituent Assembly Transformation
Louis XVI · France · Versailles

Louis XVI faced an Assembly that formally declared itself constituent and began drafting a new political order for France.

1789
Constitution of France
Louis VI · France

The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly. The Constituent Assembly is recognized by the King

1789
Constitution of France
Louis XVI · France

The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly. The Constituent Assembly is recognized by the King.

1789
Constitution of France
Mirabeau · France

The Constituent Assembly is formed, the model for 19th century Liberal Constitutions

1789
Constitution of France
Mirabeau · France

The Constituent Assembly is formed, the model for 19th century Liberal Constitutions.

1789
Constitutional Report Calls for Declaration
Jean Joseph Mounier · France · Versailles

Mounier's constitutional report argues that the new constitution should be preceded by a declaration of fundamental principles.

1789
National Assembly
Louis VI · France

The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly

1789
National Assembly
Louis XVI · France

The National Assembly changes its name to the Constituent Assembly.

1807
Continental System
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless. The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire

1807
Independence of Danzig
Alexander I · Russia · Danzig

Under the Tilsit settlement, Danzig becomes a nominally free city under French influence.

1807
Independence of Danzig
Frederick William III · Germany · Danzig

Under the 2nd Treaty of Tilsit Danzig becomes a free city

1807
Independence of Germany
Frederick William III · Germany · Danzig

Under the 2nd Treaty of Tilsit Danzig becomes a free city

1807
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon I · France · Duchy of Warsaw

Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.

1807
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon I · France · Duchy of Warsaw

Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War

1807
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon I · France · Duchy of Warsaw

The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.

1807
Rule of Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon I · France · Duchy of Warsaw

The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.

1807
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon I · France · Danzig

Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.

1807
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon I · France · Danzig

Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War

1807
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon I · France · Danzig

The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.

1807
Rule of Free City of Danzig
Napoleon I · France · Danzig

The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.

1807
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon I · France · Westphalia

Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.

1807
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon I · France · Westphalia

Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War

1807
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon I · France · Westphalia

The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.

1807
Rule of Kingdom of Westphalia
Napoleon I · France · Westphalia

The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.

1807
Rule of River Elbe
Alexander I · Russia · River Elbe

The Tilsit settlement strips Prussia of territories west of the Elbe as Napoleon reorganises central Europe.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless. The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Alexander I · Russia · Tilsit

The second Tilsit treaty imposes severe territorial losses on Prussia and creates the Duchy of Warsaw.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Frederick William III · Germany · Tilsit

Prussia's Army is reduced to 42,000. Prussia loses most of its Polish territory to the grand Duchy of Warsaw. Prussia loses half of its territory west of the River Elbe to France. Danzig becomes a free city

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

Prussia loses most of its Polish territory which goes to the Duchy of Warsaw. Prussia loses its territory west of the River Elbe to France. Danzig becomes a free city

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

Napoleon I & Alexander I agree areas of interest. French control in central & western Europe & Russian Baltic control are recognised

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

Napoleon I & Alexander I cease hostilities

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

Napoleon created French client states, which were formalized and recognized at Tilsit: the Kingdom of Westphalia, the Duchy of Warsaw and the Free City of Danzig. Some territory is awarded to Russia.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

Napoleon not only cemented his control of Central Europe but also had Russia and the truncated Prussia ally with him against his two remaining enemies, Great Britain and Sweden, triggering the Anglo-Russian and Finnish War.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

The Treaty of Tilsit ended war between Imperial Russia and the French Empire and began an alliance between the two empires that rendered the rest of continental Europe almost powerless.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed with Prussia on 9 July.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

The treaties were made at the expense of the Prussian king, who had already agreed to a truce on 25 June after the Grande Armee had pursued him to the easternmost frontier of his realm.

1807
Treaty of Tilsit, 2nd
Napoleon I · France · Tilsit

The two countries secretly agreed to aid each other in disputes. France pledged to aid Russia against Ottoman Turkey while Russia agreed to join the Continental System against the British Empire

1816
Independence of Argentina
Jose de San Martin · Argentina

Argentina declares independence

1821
Capture of Lima
Jose de San Martin · Argentina · Lima

San Martins forces capture Lima

1826
Creation of Presidency
Manuel Blanco Encalada · Chile · Santiago

Becomes the first ruler to hold the constitutional title President of Chile.

1826
President of Chile
Manuel Blanco Encalada · Chile · Santiago

Becomes the first Chilean head of state to use the title President of the Republic.

1835
President of Venezuela
Santiago Marino · Venezuela · Caracas

Appointed acting President of Venezuela during the Revolution of the Reforms

1873
Gold Standard
Otto Bismarck · Germany · Berlin

Germany establishes the gold mark and completes its transition from silver-based currencies.

1896
Cross of Gold Speech
William Jennings Bryan · United States of America · Chicago

Bryan condemns exclusive gold monometallism and campaigns for free silver coinage.

1900
Commonwealth
Victoria · Great Britain

Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia

1900
Commonwealth of Australia
Victoria · Great Britain

Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia

1900
Constitution of Great Britain
Victoria · Great Britain

Assents to the Australia Federation Bill, creates the Commonwealth of Australia

1911
Franco-German Congo Negotiations
Aristide Briand · France · Agadir

Authorizes negotiations offering territory in Middle Congo as part of a settlement of the Agadir crisis.

1913
Serbian Victory at Bregalnica
Ferdinand I · Bulgaria · Bregalnica

Orders withdrawal after Bulgaria fails to defeat Serbia.

1913
Serbian Victory at Bregalnica
Radomir Putnik · Serbia · Bregalnica

Secures a decisive Serbian victory after ten days of fighting.

1915
German Surrender at Khorab
Louis Botha · South Africa · Khorab

Receives the unconditional surrender of German forces in the territory.

1915
Invasion of Poland
Nicholas II · Russia

Russia begins to withdraw from Poland

1915
South West Africa Campaign Victory
Louis Botha · South Africa · Khorab

Completes the Union conquest of German South West Africa.

1917
Capture of Kalusz
Lavr Georgiyevich Kornilov · Russia · Kalusz

His troops capture Kalusz before the offensive collapses.

1917
July Days
Lev Borisovich Kamenev · Russia · Petrograd

Faces arrest as government repression continues.

1917
July Days
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin · Russia · Razliv

Hides near Razliv after the government issues arrest orders.

1917
July Days
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin · Russia · Petrograd

Helps decide that Lenin should not surrender to the authorities.

1917
July Days
Leon Trotsky · Russia · Petrograd

Condemns slanders against Lenin and the Bolsheviks.

1917
July Days
Grigory Yevseyevich Zinoviev · Russia · Razliv

Hides with Lenin near Razliv after the crackdown.

1917
Kerensky Offensive
Karl Charles I · Austria-Hungary · Vienna

Receives reports that the Russian attack is beginning to falter.

1917
Peace
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg · Germany

The Kaiser rejects Bethmanns peace policy

1922
Eastern Upper Silesia Transfer
Joseph Wirth · Germany · Upper Silesia

Heads the government as eastern Upper Silesia is transferred to Poland following the postwar settlement.

1926
Commander in Chief of National Revolutionary Army
Chiang Kai-Shek · China · Guangzhou

Is appointed commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition begins.

1926
Coup
Gomes de Costa · Portugal · Lisbon

Ousted by General de Fragosa Carmona

1926
Northern Expedition
Chiang Kai-Shek · China

Launches the Northern Expedition as commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army.

1931
Alliance Adolf Hitler, Alfred Hugenburg and the German National Party
Adolf Hitler · Germany

Makes an agreement in Berlin with Hugenburg & the German National Party. Issues a joint statement agreeing to co-operate in "overthrowing" the existing system

1931
Alliance Alfred Hugenburg and Adolf Hitler
Alfred Hugenburg · Germany

Joint statement with Hitler to cooperate in "overthrowing" the existing system

1931
Coup
Adolf Hitler · Germany

Issues a joint statement agreeing to co-operate in "overthrowing" the existing system

1931
Coup
Alfred Hugenburg · Germany

Joint statement with Hitler to cooperate in "overthrowing" the existing system

1932
Conference of Lausanne
Franz von Papen · Germany · Lausanne

At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks

1932
Reparations
Franz von Papen · Germany

At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks

1933
Concordat
Adolf Hitler · Germany · Berlin

The world learns of the concordat signed between Germany & the Holy See

1933
Concordat
Pius XI · Italy · Vatican

The world learns of the concordat signed between Germany & the Holy See

1937
Alliance Turkey and Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan
Maustafa Kemal Ataturk · Turkey

Turkey signs a non-aggression pact with Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan

1937
Pact between Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan
Maustafa Kemal Ataturk · Turkey · Saadabad

Turkey signs a non-aggression pact with Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan

1937
Treaty of South West Asian
Maustafa Kemal Ataturk · Turkey · Saadabad

Turkey signs a non-aggression pact with Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan

1939
Alliance Churchill urges Britain to and Russia
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill · Great Britain · London

Churchill urges Britain to form a military alliance with Russia

1939
Military Alliance with Russia
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill · Great Britain · London

Churchill urges Britain to form a military alliance with Russia

1942
Army Group South
Adolf Hitler · Germany

As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock

1942
Formation of ARMIR
Italo Gariboldi · Italy · Eastern Front

The Italian 8th Army, known as ARMIR, is activated under Gariboldi for expanded operations on the Eastern Front.

1942
Invasion of Russia
Adolf Hitler · Germany

As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock

1942
Operation Case Blue
Adolf Hitler · Germany

As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock

1942
Prime Minister of Turkey
Sukru Saracoglu · Turkey

Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey

1943
Capture of Pachino
Bernard Law Montgomery · Great Britain · Pachino

Pachino Airfield is captured in preparation for the invasion of Sicily

1943
Capture of Ponte Grande
Bernard Law Montgomery · Great Britain · Ponte Grande

Planes from Tunisia capture Ponte Grande in preparation for the invasion of Sicily

1943
Invasion of Sicily
Dwight David Eisenhower · United States of America · Sicily

The Allied invasion of Sicily begins

1943
Invasion of Sicily
Adolf Hitler · Germany · Sicily

The Allies launch their invasion of Sicily

1943
Invasion of Sicily
Bernard Law Montgomery · Great Britain · Pachino Airfiel

Pachino Airfield is captured in preparation for the invasion of Sicily

1943
Invasion of Sicily
Bernard Law Montgomery · Great Britain · Sicily

Planes fly from Tunisia & capture Ponte Grande for the invasion of Sicily

1944
Budapest Deportations Halted
Adolf Eichmann · Austria · Budapest

Mass deportations from Hungary are halted by Regent Horthy.

1944
Capture of Caen
Miles Christopher Dempsey · Great Britain · Caen

Dempsey's troops entered northern Caen after German forces withdrew across the Orne.

1944
Capture of Caen
Bernard Law Montgomery · Great Britain · Caen

Montgomery's forces occupied northern Caen while German troops retained the southern suburbs.

1944
Horthy Stops Mass Transports
Adolf Eichmann · Austria · Budapest

Eichmann's deportation operation loses its main transport programme.

1944
Hundreds of Thousands Deported
Adolf Eichmann · Austria · Hungary

Most deportees are sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

1944
Hungarian Deportation Campaign
Adolf Eichmann · Austria · Hungary

His unit helps deport roughly 440,000 Hungarian Jews.

1944
Liberation of Caen
Yves Guillou · France · Caen

Guillou remained associated with the municipal administration as Allied troops entered the devastated northern city.

1944
Northern Caen Taken after Charnwood
Bernard Law Montgomery · Great Britain · Caen

British and Canadian troops secure northern Caen after Operation Charnwood.

1944
Operation Charnwood
Heinrich Eberbach · Germany · Caen

Eberbach organized German armoured reserves south of Caen after the northern city was lost.

1946
Paymaster General
Arthur Greenwood · Great Britain · London

Is appointed Paymaster General while continuing to serve as Lord Privy Seal.

1947
Marriage
Elizabeth II · Great Britain · London

George VI makes public his consent for Elizabrth to marry Prince Philip

1953
Government Ends
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen · Finland · Helsinki

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

1953
Prime Minister
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen · Finland · Helsinki

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

1955
Treaty of Rome
Jean-Charles Snoy et d'Oppuers · Belgium · Brussels

Snoy represents Belgium in the intergovernmental work that develops the proposals launched at Messina.

1955
Treaty of Rome
Paul-Henri Charles Spaak · Belgium · Brussels

Spaak chairs the constituent meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee created to prepare proposals for a common market and Euratom.

1962
Blowin in the Wind
Bob Dylan · United States of America · New York

Records Blowin in the Wind during Freewheelin sessions.

1964
Urban Mass Transportation Act
Lyndon Baines Johnson · United States of America · Washington

Signs the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, expanding federal support for urban public transit.

1969
Lay Lady Lay
Bob Dylan · United States of America · Nashville

Releases Lay Lady Lay as a major country-pop single.

1970
EPA Reorganization Plan
Richard Milhous Nixon · United States of America · Washington

Sends Congress Reorganization Plan No. 3 creating the Environmental Protection Agency

1978
General Election
Hugo Banzer Suarez · Bolivia · La Paz

Banzer permits a presidential election as pressure increases for a return to civilian rule.

1978
President of Italy
Amintore Fanfani · Italy

Appointed President of Italy, acting

1979
Voyager 2 Jupiter Flyby
Edward C. Stone · United States of America · Jupiter

Voyager 2 flies past Jupiter and extends observations of the planet and Jovian satellites.

1984
Strike
Margaret Hilda Thatcher · Great Britain · London

The TGWU begins a Dock Strike over breaches of the National Dock Labour Scheme

1993
Tokyo G7 Plus One Participation
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin · Russia · Tokyo

Joins political discussions with G7 leaders in Tokyo as Russia's participation in major international economic summits expands.

1994
Cradle Celebration
Jose Roberto Gama de Oliveira Bebeto · Brazil · Dallas

Celebrates with the famous cradle gesture after his son's birth.

1994
Quarter-Final Free-Kick Winner
Claudio Ibrahim Vaz Branco · Brazil · Dallas

Scores a late free kick as Brazil defeat the Netherlands 3-2 in the quarter-final.

1994
World Cup Goal Against Netherlands
Jose Roberto Gama de Oliveira Bebeto · Brazil · Dallas

Scores Brazil's second goal in the quarter-final against Netherlands.

1994
World Cup Quarter-Final
Dick Advocaat · Netherlands · Dallas

Guides the Netherlands to the World Cup quarter-final, where Brazil wins 3-2.

2001
World Record
Zinedine Zidane · France

The highest transfer fee for a player at 47 million pounds for Zidane from Juventus to Real Madrid

2002
Organisation of African Unity
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki · South Africa

The Organisation of African Unity is disbanded by its last chairman, South African Thabo Mbeki and replaced by the African Union

2003
Scandal
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair · Great Britain

Dr Kellys name is confirmed to a journalist by the MOD

2004
Cabinet Change
Hosni Mubarak · Egypt

Accepts Prime Minister Atef Ebeid's resignation and appoints Ahmed Nazif to form a government.

2004
Resignation of Atef Ebeid
Atef Ebeid · Egypt

Resigns as Prime Minister with his cabinet after nearly five years in office.

2006
2006 Final Equalizer
Marco Materazzi · Italy · Berlin

Heads Italy level in the World Cup final against France.

2006
Italy World Cup Captain
Fabio Cannavaro · Italy · Berlin

Captains Italy to its fourth FIFA World Cup title.

2006
Panenka Penalty in World Cup Final
Zinedine Zidane · France · Berlin

Scores a chipped penalty off the crossbar to give France an early lead.

2006
Winning World Cup Shootout Penalty
Fabio Grosso · Italy · Berlin

Converts the decisive penalty as Italy defeat France in the final shootout.

2006
World Cup Final Red Card
Zinedine Zidane · France · Berlin

Is sent off in extra time after headbutting Marco Materazzi.

2009
Real Madrid Presentation
Karim Benzema · France · Madrid

Is presented as a Real Madrid player after joining from Lyon.

2014
World Cup Semi-Final Shootout Saves
Sergio Romero · Argentina · Sao Paulo

Saves two penalties as Argentina eliminate the Netherlands and reach the World Cup final.

2018
Brexit
Boris Johnson · Great Britain · London

Resigns as Foreign Secretary over the Brexit strategy.

2018
Brexit
Dominic Raab · Great Britain · London

Appointed Brexit Secretary after David Davis resigns.

2018
Kavanaugh Nomination
Donald Trump · United States of America · Washington DC

Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

2024
Washington NATO Summit
Joseph Robinette Biden · United States of America · Washington

Hosts NATO leaders in Washington.

Births on July 9

1834
Birth of Thomas Charles Scanlen
Thomas Charles Scanlen · South Africa

Birth of Thomas Charles Scanlen

1916
Birth of Edward Richard George Heath
Edward Richard George Heath · Great Britain · Broadstairs

Birth of Edward Richard George Heath, son of a carpenter & maid. Birth of Edward Richard George Heath

1916
Birth of Edward Richard George Heath
Edward Richard George Heath · Great Britain · Broadstairs

Born in Broadstairs, Kent, into a modest family before his later Conservative political career.

1932
Birth of Donald Henry Rumsfeld
Donald Henry Rumsfeld · United States of America · Evanston

Birth of Donald Henry Rumsfeld

1956
Birth of Peter Mark Sinclair Almond
Peter Mark Sinclair Almond · Great Britain · Southport

Birth of Peter Mark Sinclair Almond

Deaths on July 9

1386
Death of Leopold III
Leopold III · Austria · Sempach

Death of Leopold III, at the Battle of Sempach

1746
Death of Philip V
Philip V · Spain · Madrid

Death of Philip V, insane at the age of 62

1900
Death of Nie Shicheng
Nie Shicheng · China · Tianjin

Dies resisting allied forces near Tianjin.

Battles on July 9

1386
Battle of Sempach
Leopold III · Austria · Sempach

The Helvetic Confederation ally with Swabian & Rhenish towns to defeat the Habsburgs. Death of Leopold III, at the Battle of Sempach

1701
Battle of Carpi
Nicolas Catinat · France · Carpi

Catinat is defeated by Eugene of Savoy at Carpi during the opening Italian campaign.

1701
Battle of Carpi
Eugene of Savoy · Austria · Carpi

Eugene defeats Catinat's French forces at Carpi.

1701
Duna Battle Command
Carl Gustav Rehnskiold · Sweden · Duna

Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the successful river crossing.

1900
Battle of Tianjin
Nie Shicheng · China · Tianjin

Is killed resisting allied forces near Tianjin.

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