David Ortiz
Dominican-American retired baseball player David Ortiz was shot and severely wounded while at a bar in Santo Domingo.
What happened on June 9
35 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 747 to 2026.
Standout on June 9
2008
2008 Beni Amrane bombings
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.
About June 9
June 9 is the 160th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 160 of 365 (161 in leap years)205 days left in the year (205 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Tuesday in 2026, Wednesday in 2027, Friday in 2028, Saturday in 2029, Sunday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 24 of 2026 · Q2
- Zodiac sign
- ♊ Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
- Season
- Spring in the north · Autumn in the south
- June birthstone
- Pearl / Alexandrite / Moonstonepurity, balance and new beginnings
- June birth flower
- Rose / Honeysucklelove, passion and devoted affection
- Next occurrence
- In 225 days
- Roman numerals
- IX.VIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 40thDoug Legursky1986
- 25thXolo Maridueña2001
- 1stPik-Sen Lim2025
- 1stSly Stone2025
June 9 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Nothing recorded
- 25 years ago2001
- Xolo Maridueña
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on June 9 — ages this year
- 2001Xolo Maridueñaturns 25
- 2000Diego Lainezturns 26
- 2000Laurie Hernandezturns 26
- 1993George Jennings (rugby league)turns 33
- 1992Zach Hymanturns 34
- 1992Gino Peruzziturns 34
Historical events 35
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
2010 Nadahan bombing
A child suicide bomber attacked a wedding in Nadahan, Afghanistan, killing at least 40 people and injuring at least 70 others.
Pearl Continental hotel bombing
An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan.
2008 Beni Amrane bombings
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.
Yugoslav Wars
Yugoslav Wars: The Kumanovo Agreement was signed, bringing an end to the Kosovo War the next day.
Kosovo War
Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty.
Ansett New Zealand Flight 703
Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Island of New Zealand, killing four.
1982 Lebanon War
Lebanon War: The Israeli Air Force carried out Operation Mole Cricket 19, successfully suppressing Syrian air defenses in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
Sydney Ghost Train fire
The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men.
Secretariat (horse)
The racehorse Secretariat, of Meadow Stables (racing colors pictured), won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, achieving the first American Triple Crown victory in a quarter of a century.
Black Hills
Severe rainfall causes a dam in the Black Hills of South Dakota to burst, creating a flood that kills 238 people and causes $160 million in damage.
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Six-Day War
Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria.
South Vietnam
The civilian Prime Minister of South Vietnam, Phan Huy Quát, resigns after being unable to work with a junta led by Nguyễn Cao Kỳ.
Vietnam War
Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles in the war.
Viet Cong
Fighting began between the Viet Cong and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles in the Vietnam War.
USS George Washington (SSBN-598)
The USS George Washington is launched. It is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
Magadan-13 Airport
Aeroflot Flight 105 crashes on approach to Magdan-13 Airport, killing 24.
Broad Peak
First ascent of Broad Peak by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl.
Joseph N. Welch
Joseph N. Welch, special counsel for the United States Army, lashes out at Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Army–McCarthy hearings, giving McCarthy the famous rebuke, "You've done enough. Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?"
United States Army
During hearings investigating conflicting accusations between the United States Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy, Army lawyer Joseph N. Welch asked McCarthy: "At long last, have you left no sense of decency?"
Tornado outbreak of June 7–9, 1953
The Flint–Worcester tornado outbreak sequence kills 94 people in Massachusetts.
International Council on Archives
Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO.
World War II
World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks.
Charles Kingsford Smith
Australian aviator Charles Kingsford Smith and his crew landed the Southern Cross in Brisbane, completing the first transpacific flight.
Murder of Wang Lianying
The courtesan Wang Lianying was murdered in Shanghai, leading to months of media and literary coverage.
American Civil War
American Civil War: Union and Confederate forces fought the Battle of Brandy Station, the largest cavalry engagement to take place on American soil.
American Civil War
American Civil War: Confederate General Stonewall Jackson concluded his successful Shenandoah Valley campaign with a victory in the Battle of Port Republic.
Mormon handcart pioneers
The first company of Mormon handcart pioneers left Iowa City for Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario (skyline pictured), was granted city status by the Parliament of the Province of Canada.
Navigation Acts
In an act of defiance against the Navigation Acts, American colonists led by Abraham Whipple (pictured) attacked and burned the British schooner Gaspee.
Book of Common Prayer (1549)
The first Book of Common Prayer was legally mandated by Parliament, introducing a fully vernacular Protestant liturgy to the Church of England.
Simon de Colines
Parisian printer Simon de Colines was fined for printing biblical commentary by Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples without obtaining prior approval from theologians.
AD 747
Abu Muslim initiated an open revolt against Umayyad rule, eventually leading to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate under the Black Standard.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
James Lawson (activist)
James Lawson, American activist, professor, and minister (born 1928)
Julee Cruise
Julee Cruise, American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress (born 1956)
Aamir Liaquat Hussain
Amir Liaquat Hussain, Pakistani politician, columnist and television host. (born 1971)
Fadil Vokrri
Fadil Vokrri, Kosovo Albanian football administrator and player (born 1960)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Columba
Christian feast day: Columba
Åland's Autonomy Day
Autonomy Day (Åland)
Public holidays in Jordan
Anniversary of the Accession of King Abdullah II (Jordan)
Ephrem the Syrian
Christian feast day: Ephrem the Syrian (Roman Catholic Church and Church of England)
Bede
Christian feast day: Bede (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
Baithéne mac Brénaind
Christian feast day: Baithéne mac Brénaind
Aidan of Lindisfarne
Christian feast day: Aidan of Lindisfarne (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
Anna Maria Taigi
Christian feast day: Blessed Anna Maria Taigi
Spread across the centuries
- 8th century1
- 16th century2
- 18th century1
- 19th century4
- 20th century42
- 21st century25
Earliest: AD 747 (747). Most recent: Cyril Karabus (2026).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about June 9
What day of the year is June 9?
June 9 is the 160th day of the year, with 205 days left after it.
What star sign is June 9?
June 9 falls under Gemini (May 21 – June 20), a air sign ruled by Mercury. The birthstone for the month is Pearl or Alexandrite or Moonstone.
How many things happened on June 9?
We record 83 entries for June 9: 35 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 747 to 2026.
Who was born on June 9?
Xolo Maridueña (2001) is among the notable births on June 9. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the June 9 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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