1981⚡ Event
Donkey Kong Released
Nintendo released the arcade game Donkey Kong, which featured the debut of Mario, one of the most famous characters in video-game history.
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What Happened on July 9?
Discover 14 historical moments on July 9 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 4 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 9(5)
1982⚡ Event
Michael Fagan breaks into Buckingham Palace
Michael Fagan, a British man, broke into Buckingham Palace and entered Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom while she was asleep.
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1995⚡ Event
Sri Lanka Air Force bombs Navaly church
During the Sri Lankan civil war, the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed a church in Navaly, killing at least 147 people after advising civilians to seek shelter there.
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2006⚡ Event
Italy wins FIFA World Cup
Italy secured its fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in extra time.
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2008⚡ Event
Iran conducts Great Prophet III missile test
Believing Israel and the United States planned to attack its nuclear program, Iran conducted the Great Prophet III missile test and war games exercise.
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Famous Birthdays on July 9(5)
1991🎂 Birth
Birth of Mitchel Musso
Mitchel Musso, an American actor and singer, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Birth of Claire Corlett
Claire Corlett, an American voice actress, was born.
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Notable Deaths on July 9(4)
2024🕊️ Death
Death of Joe Bonsall
Joe Bonsall, an American country and gospel singer, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Glen Michael
Glen Michael, a British television presenter and entertainer, died.
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July 9 in History
July 9 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 4 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1981 to the present day.
Major Events on July 9
Among the most notable events on July 9: Donkey Kong Released (1981), Michael Fagan breaks into Buckingham Palace (1982), Sri Lanka Air Force bombs Navaly church (1995). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 9
Notable figures born on July 9 include Birth of Mitchel Musso, Birth of Mitch Larkin, Birth of DeAndre Yedlin. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 9
Remembered figures who died on July 9 include Death of Joe Bonsall, Death of Diana Hill, Death of Ian Blair. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 9?
- July 9 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 4 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on July 9?
- One of the most notable events on July 9 is: Donkey Kong Released.
- Who was born on July 9?
- Famous figures born on July 9 include Birth of Mitchel Musso, Birth of Mitch Larkin, Birth of DeAndre Yedlin.
- How many historical events happened on July 9?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 9, spanning centuries of world history.
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