1981⚡ Event
Mumia Abu-Jamal arrested for murder
Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested for the murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner; his subsequent conviction and death sentence generated controversy in the United States.
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What Happened on December 9?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 9 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 9(5)
1990⚡ Event
Slobodan Milošević wins Serbian presidential election
In Serbia's first multi-party election, Slobodan Milošević won the presidential election and the Socialist Party of Serbia won the majority of seats in the National Assembly.
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2008⚡ Event
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested
Rod Blagojevich, the governor of Illinois, was arrested on corruption charges, including for attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by president-elect Barack Obama.
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2016⚡ Event
South Korean President Park Geun-hye impeached
Park Geun-hye, the president of South Korea, was impeached, marking the culmination of the country's political scandal.
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2017⚡ Event
Same-sex marriage legal in Australia
Same-sex marriage in Australia became legal as the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 came into effect.
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Birthdays on December 9(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Mackenzie Blackwood
Mackenzie Blackwood is a Canadian ice hockey player.
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Deaths on December 9(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Soshana Afroyim
Soshana Afroyim, an Austrian painter, has died. She was born in 1927.
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2021🕊️ Death
Speedy Duncan
Speedy Duncan, an American football player, has died. He was born in 1942.
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2021🕊️ Death
Demaryius Thomas
Demaryius Thomas, an American football player, has died. He was born in 1987.
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2022🕊️ Death
Jovit Baldivino
Jovit Baldivino, a Filipino singer and actor, has died. He was born in 1993.
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2024🕊️ Death
Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni, an American poet, writer, and activist, has died. She was born in 1943.
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December 9 in History
December 9 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 9
Examples currently recorded for December 9 include Mumia Abu-Jamal arrested for murder (1981), Slobodan Milošević wins Serbian presidential election (1990), Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested (2008). View all events →
Birthdays on December 9
People recorded as born on December 9 include Mackenzie Blackwood, Harvey Barnes, Diāna Ņikitina. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 9
Remembered figures who died on December 9 include Soshana Afroyim, Speedy Duncan, Demaryius Thomas. View all →
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- What happened on December 9?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 9: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 9?
- One event currently recorded for December 9 is: Mumia Abu-Jamal arrested for murder.
- Who was born on December 9?
- People recorded as born on December 9 include Mackenzie Blackwood, Harvey Barnes, Diāna Ņikitina.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 9?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 9.
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