2001⚡ Event
Jerusalem restaurant bombing
A suicide bomber attacked a pizza restaurant in Jerusalem during the Second Intifada, killing 15 people and wounding 130 others.
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What Happened on August 9?
Discover 14 historical moments on August 9 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Sanya Lopez
Historical Events on August 9(4)
2006⚡ Event
Transatlantic aircraft plot foiled
British police arrested 24 people for conspiring to detonate liquid explosives on airliners traveling from the UK to the US and Canada.
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2014⚡ Event
Killing of Michael Brown
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. This event sparked widespread protests and unrest.
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2018⚡ Event
Dahyan bus bombing
A civilian school bus in Dahyan, Yemen, was bombed by Saudi Arabia, killing at least 40 children under 15.
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Famous Birthdays on August 9(5)
Notable Deaths on August 9(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Pat Hitchcock
English actress and producer Pat Hitchcock died on August 9, 2021. She was born in 1928.
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2021🕊️ Death
Killer Kau
South African rapper, dancer, and record producer Killer Kau died on August 9, 2021. He was born in 1998.
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2021🕊️ Death
Zairaini Sarbini
Malaysian voice actress Zairaini Sarbini died on August 9, 2021. She was born in 1972.
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2023🕊️ Death
Robbie Robertson
Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor, best known as a co-founder of The Band.
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August 9 in History
August 9 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2001 to the present day.
Major Events on August 9
Among the most notable events on August 9: Jerusalem restaurant bombing (2001), Transatlantic aircraft plot foiled (2006), Killing of Michael Brown (2014). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 9
Notable figures born on August 9 include Sanya Lopez, Deniss Vasiļjevs, Aidan Hutchinson. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 9
Remembered figures who died on August 9 include Pat Hitchcock, Killer Kau, Zairaini Sarbini. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 9?
- August 9 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 9?
- One of the most notable events on August 9 is: Jerusalem restaurant bombing.
- Who was born on August 9?
- Famous figures born on August 9 include Sanya Lopez, Deniss Vasiļjevs, Aidan Hutchinson.
- How many historical events happened on August 9?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on August 9, spanning centuries of world history.
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