June 9 in History
June 9 is the anniversary of the death of Sly Stone (2025). Below are deaths, events for June 9, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Deokjong of Goryeo, ruler of Korea was born in 1016, while Nero, Roman emperor died in 68.
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Famous people who died on June 9
2020
Pau Donés (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Spanish songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist (1966–2020)
2018
Fadil Vokrri (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Albanian football administrator and formerly Yugoslav footballer (1960–2018)
2013
Zdeněk Rotrekl (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Czech Catholic poet, literary historian and writer
What happened on June 9
- 2010
At least 40 people are killed and more than 70 wounded in a suicide bombing at a wedding party in Arghandab, Kandahar.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Island of New Zealand, killing four.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1973
In horse racing, Secretariat wins the U.S. Triple Crown.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1972
Severe rainfall causes a dam in the Black Hills of South Dakota to burst, creating a flood that kills 238 people and causes $160 million in damage.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1968
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1965
The civilian Prime Minister of South Vietnam, Phan Huy Quát, resigns after being unable to work with a junta led by Nguyễn Cao Kỳ.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1965
Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles in the war.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1959
The USS George Washington is launched. It is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1958
Aeroflot Flight 105 crashes on approach to Magdan-13 Airport, killing 24.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 9
- 1016 — Deokjong of Goryeo, ruler of Korea (died 1034)
- 1424 — Blanche II of Navarre (died 1464)
- 1580 — Daniel Heinsius, Belgian poet and scholar (died 1655)
Died on June 9
- 68 — Nero, Roman emperor (born 37)
- 373 — Ephrem the Syrian, hymnographer and theologian (born 306)
- 439 — Spearthrower Owl, Teotihuacan figure active in Mayan Tikal
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 9
Quick answers
Who died on June 9? Sly Stone (2025), Pik-Sen Lim (2025), James Lawson (activist) (2024).
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