1980⚡ Event
Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse
Part of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida collapsed after being struck by the MV Summit Venture. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 35 people.
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What Happened on May 9?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 9 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 9(5)
1992⚡ Event
Westray Mine disaster
An underground methane explosion at the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia killed all 26 coal miners working at the time. The disaster occurred in Plymouth.
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2001⚡ Event
Accra stadium disaster
Police fired tear gas to quell unrest at a football match in Accra, Ghana, causing a stampede that killed 126 people. The incident occurred at the Ohene Djan Stadium.
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2005⚡ Event
Pope Benedict XVI begins beatification process for John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI initiated the beatification process for his predecessor Pope John Paul II. He waived the standard five-year waiting period after the nominee's death.
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2012⚡ Event
Sukhoi Superjet crash in Indonesia
A Sukhoi Superjet crashed into Mount Salak in Indonesia after pilots ignored alerts from the terrain warning system. All 45 people on board were killed.
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Birthdays on May 9(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Shaboozey
Shaboozey, American rapper and singer-songwriter, was born.
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Deaths on May 9(5)
2022🕊️ Death
John Leo
John Leo, an American writer and journalist, died on May 9, 2022. He was born in 1935.
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2022🕊️ Death
Rieko Kodama
Rieko Kodama, a pioneering Japanese game developer, died on May 9, 2022. She was born in 1963.
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2024🕊️ Death
Sean Burroughs
Sean Burroughs, an American baseball player, died on May 9, 2024. He was born in 1980.
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2024🕊️ Death
Roger Corman
Roger Corman, a renowned American film director, producer, and actor, died on May 9, 2024. He was born in 1926.
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2024🕊️ Death
Rex Murphy
Rex Murphy, a Canadian political commentator, died on May 9, 2024. He was born in 1947.
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May 9 in History
May 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 May 9
Examples currently recorded for May 9 include Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse (1980), Westray Mine disaster (1992), Accra stadium disaster (2001). View all events →
Birthdays on May 9
People recorded as born on May 9 include Tommy Edman, Beth Mead, Shaboozey. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 9
Remembered figures who died on May 9 include John Leo, Rieko Kodama, Sean Burroughs. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 9?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 9: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 9?
- One event currently recorded for May 9 is: Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse.
- Who was born on May 9?
- People recorded as born on May 9 include Tommy Edman, Beth Mead, Shaboozey.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 9?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 9.
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