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May 9 in History
This permanent archive page contains 174 World History Database records for May 9, spanning 1448 to 2026. Recorded topics include Peerage; Capture of Aberdeen; Covenanter Campaign.
Total: 174Events: 157Births: 3Deaths: 6Battles: 8Countries: 26
Events on May 9
Capture of Aberdeen
Captures Aberdeen for the Covenanters
Covenanter Campaign
Captures Aberdeen for the Covenanters
Civil War
Hurry tries to surprise Montose but is trapped by MacDonald & defeated by Montrose. Hurry is defeated & 2,000 to 3,000 Covenanters perish in the battle
Civil War
Hurry tries to surprise Montose but is trapped by MacDonald & defeated by Montrose
Covenanters
Hurry is defeated & 2,000 to 3,000 Covenanters perish in the battle
Jupiter Spot Observation
Observes a conspicuous spot on Jupiter, contributing to early studies of the planet's changing atmosphere.
Arrest of Thomas Blood
Thomas Blood is arrested for attempting to steal the crown jewels & released
Crown Jewels
Thomas Blood is arrested for attempting to steal the crown jewels & released
Invasion of Great Britain
Advises invaders in Scotland to proceed saying they will be supported by Spain
Army of the North
Appointed Commander of the Army of the North
Army of the North
Appointed Commander of the Army of the North
Army of the North
Custine was appointed Commander of the Army of the North.
Commander of Army of the North
Appointed Commander of the Army of the North
Commander of Army of the North
Appointed Commander of the Army of the North
Legislation
The Test & Corporation Acts dating from Charles II are repealed. Acts of indemnity are passed annually
Reform of Religious Tests
The Test & Corporation Acts dating from Charles II are repealed
Treaty of Paynes Landing
Seminole Chiefs cede land in Florida & agree to move west of the Mississippi River
Address to President Andrew Johnson
Drafts an International address to United States President Andrew Johnson after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Overend Gurney Assistance Refused
Henry Holland refuses emergency assistance to Overend Gurney after an examination concludes that the discount house is insolvent.
Declaration of Independence
Kogalniceanu proclaims Romania's independence before the Chamber of Deputies.
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Dundee with a Liberal majority 2,709
Armament
Present for the King's inspection of the Fleet
British Inquiry Fireman Evidence
Gives evidence about engineering conditions and the conduct of emergency lifeboat 1.
British Inquiry Trimmer Evidence
Gives evidence about engineering work, the evacuation and his escape from Titanic.
Aubers Ridge Offensive Launched
Haig's First Army attacks Aubers Ridge but strong German defences inflict severe British losses.
Spring Offensive
The second Battle of Artois, 9 May-18 June 1915, was the most important part of the Allied spring offensive of 1915. It was hoped to capture Vimy Ridge, break through the German lines, and advance into the Douai plain. This would cut key German railway lines and perhaps force them to retreat from their great salient bulging out into France
Spring Offensive
The French offensive would be launched by the Tenth Army, under General dUrbal. It was supported by 1,200 guns with 200,000 shells, a huge amount for ammunition for 1915 (later bombardments would use millions of shells). The artillery bombardment began six days before the attack was due to go in
Aqaba Expedition
Leaves Wejh with Arab forces for the inland expedition against Aqaba.
Award
Awarded for courage beyond the call of duty
Bolshevik Party
Bolshevik troops open fire on workers protesting at food shortages in the town of Kolpino
Maurice Accusations Answered
Answers General Maurice's public accusations concerning army strength and government statements.
Maurice Debate Confidence Test Won
Defeats the parliamentary challenge arising from the Maurice controversy and retains Commons support.
Reballion of Rebels in Kolpino
Bolshevik troops open fire on workers protesting at food shortages in the town of Kolpino
Western Front Army Strength Defended
Defends official figures used to describe British manpower on the Western Front.
1st Flight North Pole
Helps complete the 1st flight over the North Pole
Capture of Italy
Proclaims Italy's annexation of Abyssinia
Alliance Maxim Maximovich Litvinov and Czech
Will help Czech against Germany if Romania & Poland allow passage of Russian troops
Housing Rural Workers Amendment Bill
Argues that the government’s rural housing measures are inadequate.
Will help Czech against Germany if Romania & Poland allow passage of
Will help Czech against Germany if Romania & Poland allow passage of Russian troops. Rumania & Poland refuse to allow passage of Russian troops
Resignation of Neville Chamberlain
Appeals for unity and invites Greenwood and Attlee to join a coalition government with him as Prime Minister
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of XIX Corps
Chief of Staff
Appointed Commander of XIX Corps
Chief Whip
Informs Chamberlain that the Commons favours Churchill as Chamberlains successor
Government Crisis
Takes part in discussions as Chamberlain's government collapses.
Invasion of France
1st day of Fall Gelb, German forces occupy Luxembourg
Invasion of Luxembourg
1st day of Fall Gelb, German forces occupy Luxembourg
Operation Fall Gelb
1st day of Fall Gelb, German forces occupy Luxembourg
Resignation of Neville Chamberlain
Sends a letter to Chamberlain saying Labour will not serve under Chamberlain
Resignation of Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain prefers Halifax as PM but he cannot run the Government from the Lords
XIX Corps
Composed of First, 2nd & 10th Panzer divisions & an elite regiment "Grossdeutschland"
Capture of Diego Suarez
The British march into Diego Suarez in Madagascar after just 2 days fighting
Enigma Machine
Orders a boarding party onto disabled U-110, enabling capture of an intact Enigma machine and code material.
Enigma Machine
Boards U-110 and recovers an Enigma machine, rotors, codebooks and current cryptographic material.
Enigma Machine
Participates in the U-110 capture operation that secures valuable German Enigma material.
Invasion of Madagascar
The British march into Diego Suarez in Madagascar after 2 days fighting
Operation Ironclad
The British march into Diego Suarez in Madagascar after just 2 days fighting
Siege of Diego Suarez
The British march into Diego Suarez in Madagascar after 2 days fighting
German Decoration
Fecia di Cossato receives a German decoration after successful Atlantic submarine operations conducted from the Betasom base.
Capture of Crimea
Russia recaptures Crimea by taking Sevastopol
Provisional President Returns
Menendez returns as provisional President after Martinez resigns
Resignation of Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez
Martinez resigns after strikes and military pressure end his rule
Siege of Sevastopol
Russia recaptures Crimea by taking Sevastopol
Result of Surrender of German Forces in Prague
German forces in Prague cease resistance and pass under Soviet control.
Result of Surrender of Germany
Germany accepts the formal military surrender ending the European war.
Result of Surrender of Germany
The Berlin surrender instrument confirms and ratifies Germany's unconditional capitulation.
Result of Surrender of Germany
Germany's final surrender instrument confirms the termination of organised military resistance.
Result of Surrender of Germany
The final German capitulation ends the European war.
Result of Surrender of Germany
Germany's final surrender instrument confirms the end of organised German resistance in Europe.
Result of Surrender of Germany
The Berlin instrument confirms the final military surrender of Germany.
Surrender of German Forces in Prague
German forces in Prague surrender to the Soviet Army
Surrender of Germany
Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time
Surrender of Germany
Signs act of military surrender to the Allies
Surrender of Germany
Present when Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time
Surrender of Germany
German commanders sign unconditional surrender, ends the war in Europe
Surrender of Germany
Present when Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time
Surrender of Germany
Present when Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signs the final German Instrument of Surrender entering into force at 23:01 Central European Time
Abdication
Victor Emmanuel III abdicates
Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Shah Mahmud Khan replaces Mohammad Hashim Khan as prime minister.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Italy
Declaration of Schuman
The "Schuman declaration", considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union, later known as Europe Day
Drafting of Schuman Plan
Monnet helped design the proposal that became the Schuman Declaration and the foundation for the ECSC.
European Coal and Steel Community
Proposes the creation of the EuropeanCoal & Steel Community, dubbed "St Schumans Day"
Schuman Declaration
Helps draft the Schuman Plan that prepares the way for supranational European institutions.
Schuman Declaration
Schuman publicly proposed pooling French and German coal and steel production under a common High Authority.
Schuman Declaration
The French Government agreed to the Schuman Declaration which invited the Germans and all other European countries to manage their coal and steel industries jointly and democratically in Europe's first supranational Community with its five foundational institutions.
Schuman Declaration
The principles of supranational democracy were announced in what has become known as the Schuman Declaration.
Schuman Declaration
The text was jointly prepared by Paul Reuter, the legal adviser at the Foreign Ministry, his chef-de Cabinet, Bernard Clappier and Jean Monnet and two of his team, Pierre Uri and Etienne Hirsch.
Schuman Declaration
Proposes pooling coal and steel production, creating a model for later European integration.
Schuman Plan
The Schuman Plan is launched in Paris. The French & German coal, iron & steel industries are placed under a single authority
Schuman Plan
Proposes a community to integrate the coal and steel industries of Europe, the two elements necessary to make weapons of war
Schuman Plan
Schuman proposed pooling French and German coal and steel production under a common High Authority, opening the way to the ECSC.
Schuman Plan
The "Schuman declaration", considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union, later known as Europe Day
European Coal and Steel Community
The European Coal and Steel Community is created, this takes over the role of the International Authority for the Ruhr and lifts some restrictions on German industrial productivity
Schuman Plan
The European Coal and Steel Community is created, this takes over the role of the International Authority for the Ruhr and lifts some restrictions on German industrial productivity
German Membership of NATO
West Germany joins NATO
German Membership of NATO
West Germany promises bot to violate the defensive NATO charter and invade East Germany to achieve German reunification
German Membership of NATO
West Germany joins NATO. Without West Germany it would have been impossible to field enough conventional forces to resist a Soviet invasion
Central Cross-Island Highway Opens
The Central Cross-Island Highway opens to traffic, completing one of Taiwan’s most ambitious infrastructure projects of the period.
Air Strike Cancellation Statement
Cabell gives Taylor a detailed statement explaining the circumstances surrounding cancellation of the D-Day air strike.
Beatles, The
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Beatles, The
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Beatles, The
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlaphone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlaphone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlaphone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Parlophone Records
The Beatles finally sign a record contract with Parlophone Records after having been turned down by many labels
Reily Coffee Company Application
Lee applied to William B. Reily Company and listed two apparently fictitious references, Robert Hidell and J. Evans.
Debut
Given his international debut in a 1-1 draw with Yugoslavia in Belgrade
Bombing of Kampuchea
News of the secret bombing of Kampuchea is leaked to the New York Times
Political Lectures
Kerensky records his position on political lectures in exile.
Lincoln Memorial Visit
Visits the Lincoln Memorial early in the morning and speaks with antiwar protesters
International Court of Justice
Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific
Nuclear Power
Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific
International Court of Justice
Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific
International Court of Justice
Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific
Nuclear Power
Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific
Nuclear Power
Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific
Impeachment Evidence Hearings
Begins formal House Judiciary Committee hearings on evidence gathered in the Nixon impeachment inquiry.
Trial
The House Judiciary Committee opens impeachment hearings on Nixon
Suicide
Death of Ulrike Meinhof, found dead in her cell, hanging from a rope made from jail towels, an investigation concludes that she had hanged herself, a result hotly contested at the time, spurring conspiracy theories
Assassination of Aldo Moro
Moros body is found in a parked car in Rome
Bombing of Beirut
Israeli jets raid PLO bases south of Beirut
Legislation
The Energy Act 1983 receives Royal Assent, facilitating private generation and supply of electricity and extending competition in the electricity sector.
Reform of Industry
The Energy Act 1983 receives Royal Assent and creates a statutory framework intended to encourage private electricity generation and competition.
Chernobyl Mission Conclusion
Concludes the IAEA mission to the Soviet Union after obtaining information that can be shared with the international nuclear community.
Chernobyl Mission to USSR
Concludes an IAEA mission to the Soviet Union after discussions concerning the Chernobyl accident and its international implications.
End of Kåre Willoch Government
The Kåre Willoch Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Post-Accident International Cooperation
Promotes international exchange of information about the reactor accident.
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 2nd term
Second Gro Harlem Brundtland Government
Begins the Second Gro Harlem Brundtland Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Legislation
The Government uses the Parliament Act to pass the War Crimes Bill
Reform of Parliament
The Government uses the Parliament Act to pass the War Crimes Bill
Siege of Sarajevo
Assumes the post of Chief of Staff/Deputy Commander of the Second Military District Headquarters of the JNA in Sarajevo
Election by National Assembly
Is elected president by South Africa new National Assembly.
First Democratic President Chosen
Becomes the first president chosen after universal suffrage.
National Assembly
Appointed President of South Africa by the 1st session of the National Assembly
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa by the 1st session of the National Assembly
Victory Day Summit with Clinton
Meets Bill Clinton in Moscow during commemorations of the fiftieth anniversary of victory in Europe.
Beatification
Benedict XVI begins the beatification process for his predecessor, Pope John Paul II
Independence of Georgia
President Bush, before a cheering crowd of tens of thousands of people, said that the former Soviet republic of Georgia is proving to the world that determined people can rise up and claim their freedom from oppressive rulers
Presidency Member Takes Office
Ivo Miro Jovic becomes Croat member of the Presidency after Covic is removed
Presidential Inauguration
Is inaugurated as president at the Union Buildings.
Zuma Presidency Begins
Begins his first presidential term after the general election.
Beatification
During a visit to the United Kingdom, Benedict proclaims the beatification of John Henry Newman
Seventh Party Congress
Is elected party chairman at the Seventh Congress.
Comey Firing
Fires FBI Director James Comey.
Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Starmer reorganises Labour's front bench following the local election results.
Lend-Lease Legislation
Welcomes United States Lend-Lease legislation intended to accelerate support for Ukraine.
Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
Signs Lend-Lease legislation for Ukraine assistance.
Victory Day Speech
Defends the invasion during Russia's Victory Day speech.
Victory Day Parade
Uses Victory Day speech to justify Russia's war aims.
Gaza Humanitarian Airdrops
Supports continuing Royal Air Force humanitarian airdrops delivering food and supplies for civilians in Gaza.
Harder Edge Foreign Policy Speech
Sets out a foreign-policy approach centred on stronger competition, cooperation and innovation in a more dangerous world.
Special Reviewer Appointment
The Prime Minister appoints Brown to advise on international finance and security cooperation.
Ukraine Peace Talks
Pushes a May ceasefire effort between Russia and Ukraine
Births on May 9
Birth of Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Birth of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, one of the founding social and political leaders during the Indian Independence Movement against the British Empire in India
Birth of Alan Bennett
Birth of Alan Bennett, son of a co-op butcher
Birth of Albert Finney
Birth of Albert Finney
Deaths on May 9
Death of Wilhelm I
Dies in Berlin age 90 & succeeded by his 57 year old son Friedrich Wilhelm
Death in Jail
Dies in a county jail, triggering unrest in Augusta
Death of Ulrike Marie Meinhof
Death of Ulrike Meinhof, found dead in her cell, hanging from a rope made from jail towels, an investigation concludes that she had hanged herself, a result hotly contested at the time, spurring conspiracy theories
Death of Aldo Moro
Death of Aldo Moro
Death of Tenzing Norgay
Death of Tenzing Norgay
Death of Little Richard
Death of rock and roll singer Little Richard.
Battles on May 9
Battle of Auldearn
Helps Montrose defeat Hurry at Auldearn
Battle of Lodi
Drives the Austrians out of Lombardy
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Arista's army is defeated and retreats after the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Defeats Mexican forces
Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Taylor defeats Arista at Resaca de la Palma and secures the lower Rio Grande
Battle of Palestrina
Defeats the Neapolitans at Palestrina
Battle of Arras
First day of the Arras Offensive
Battle of Artois, 2nd
The French offensive would be launched by the Tenth Army, under General dUrbal. It was supported by 1,200 guns with 200,000 shells, a huge amount for ammunition for 1915 (later bombardments would use millions of shells). The artillery bombardment began six days before the attack was due to go in