1956⚡ Event
Demonstrations suppressed in Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, Georgia, soldiers suppressed mass demonstrations against Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's policy of de-Stalinization.
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What Happened on March 9?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 9 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 9(5)
1957⚡ Event
Andreanof Islands earthquake strikes Hawaii
The Andreanof Islands earthquake struck Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands, causing significant damage and a destructive tsunami.
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1959⚡ Event
Barbie doll debuts
The popular fashion doll Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
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1967⚡ Event
Svetlana Alliluyeva defects to the US
Svetlana Alliluyeva, daughter of Joseph Stalin, defected to the United States.
politics
1977⚡ Event
Washington D.C. Hostage Standoff
Twelve gunmen seized three buildings in Washington, D.C., taking 149 hostages. The standoff lasted 39 hours and ended with two deaths.
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Birthdays on March 9(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen born
Finnish ice hockey player Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Khaby Lame born
Senegalese-Italian social media personality Khaby Lame was born.
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2001🎂 Birth
Jeon Somi born
South Korean-Canadian singer Jeon Somi was born.
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Deaths on March 9(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Jo Min-ki
Jo Min-ki, Korean actor, died on March 9, 2018. He was born in 1965.
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2020🕊️ Death
John Bathersby
John Bathersby, Australian Catholic bishop, died on March 9, 2020. He was born in 1936.
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2021🕊️ Death
James Levine
James Levine, American conductor and pianist, died on March 9, 2021. He was born in 1943.
music
2021🕊️ Death
Roger Mudd
Roger Mudd, American journalist, died on March 9, 2021. He was born in 1928.
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2023🕊️ Death
Chaim Topol dies
Israeli actor Chaim Topol, born in 1935, has died.
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March 9 in History
March 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 March 9
Examples currently recorded for March 9 include Demonstrations suppressed in Tbilisi (1956), Andreanof Islands earthquake strikes Hawaii (1957), Barbie doll debuts (1959). View all events →
Birthdays on March 9
People recorded as born on March 9 include Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Khaby Lame, Jeon Somi. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 9
Remembered figures who died on March 9 include Jo Min-ki, John Bathersby, James Levine. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 9?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 9: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 9?
- One event currently recorded for March 9 is: Demonstrations suppressed in Tbilisi.
- Who was born on March 9?
- People recorded as born on March 9 include Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Khaby Lame, Jeon Somi.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 9?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 9.
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