July 9 is the 190th day of the year, 191st in leap years, in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, there are 175 days remaining until the end of the year. If you were born on this day, you’d be a Cancer according to the Zodiac signs. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/9/
This day has seen monumental events in history throughout the years. One of the biggest moments occurred in 1868. The 14TH Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, which guaranteed African Americans full citizenship and all United States citizens are granted United States due process of law.
The Crash of Pan Am Flight 759
Pan Am Flight 759 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Miami to Las Vegas with one stop at New Orleans. On July 9, 1982, the flight, which included 7 crew members and 137 passengers, took off in Kenner, Louisiana. At the time of departure, the sky was dark with rolling thunderstorms, as well as gusty and swirling winds. The plane climbed to an altitude between 95 and 150 feet but then quickly began to descend. The airplane began to hit trees and houses on its way down before crashing into a residential area. The aircraft was destroyed during the impact, explosion, and ground fire. A total of 153 people were killed. There was one survivor – a baby that was discovered in a crib covered with debris. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM7H36_The_Crash_of_Pan_Am_Flight_759_Kenner_Louisiana
This page features some of the other notable happenings, events, and stories from July 9 past, present, and even future.
The 2000s
- 2004: The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel's planned barrier in the West Bank barrier violated international law.
- 2004: A Senate Intelligence Committee report concluded the CIA had provided unfounded assessments relied upon by the Bush administration to justify going to war with Iraq.
The 1990s
- 1997: Mike Tyson was banned from boxing and fined after biting Evander Holyfield on June 28.
- 1995: The Grateful Dead played their last concert, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The 1800s
July 9 2009 Top Video
This was one the top videos in July 2009. The video is entitled, "Open a Banana Like a Monkey". It provides a step-by-step instructional video about how to properly peel a banana. To help you understand the proper way to peel, the instructor reviews the different parts of the banana and the skin.
July 9 Moment of Zen
- 2002: Scott Sullivan testifies at a congressional panel investigating the WorldCom scandal
- 2001: Bush picks at his shoes and expresses concern about extremism
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Moment of Zen - Concern Daily Show
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Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
- 1994: Bill Mosienko - Chicago Blackhawks
- 1974: Earl Warren - 14th Chief Justice
- 1850: Zachary Taylor - 12th US President
Movie Box Office Hits
Music Chart Toppers
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