March 9 in History
March 9 is the anniversary of the death of Chaim Topol (2023). Below are deaths, events for March 9, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Amerigo Vespucci, Italian cartographer and explorer, namesake of the Americas was born in 1454, while Abu Ma'shar al-Balkhi, Muslim scholar and astrologer died in 886.
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Famous people who died on March 9
2015
James Molyneaux, Baron Molyneaux of Killead (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British politician (1920–2015)
2006
Anna Moffo (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American opera singer, television personality, and actress (1932–2006)
What happened on March 9
- 2023
A shooting in the Alsterdorf quarter of Hamburg, Germany, kills eight people and injures another eight.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy, announces in a televised address and signs the decree imposing the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the world.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
Two Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil helicopters collide in mid-air over Villa Castelli, Argentina, killing all 10 people on board both aircraft, including French athletes Florence Arthaud, Camille Muffat and Alexis Vastine, as well as producers and guests for the French TV show Dropped.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
A truce between the Salvadoran government and gangs in the country goes into effect when 30 gang leaders are transferred to lower security prisons.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
Space Shuttle Discovery makes its final landing after 39 flights.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
Nupedia, a multi-language online encyclopedia, is launched.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Comet Hale–Bopp: Observers in China, Mongolia and eastern Siberia are treated to a rare double feature as an eclipse permits Hale-Bopp to be seen during the day.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1987
Chrysler announces its acquisition of American Motors Corporation.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
President Soeharto inaugurates Jagorawi Toll Road, the first toll highway in Indonesia, connecting Jakarta, Bogor and Ciawi, West Java.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
The Hanafi Siege: In a 39-hour standoff, armed Hanafi Muslims seize three Washington, D.C., buildings.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1976
Forty-two people die in the Cavalese cable car disaster, the deadliest cable car accident in history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1974
The Mars 7 Flyby bus releases the descent module too early, missing Mars.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Trans World Airlines Flight 553 crashes in a field in Concord Township, Ohio, following a mid-air collision with a Beechcraft Baron, killing 26 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1961
Sputnik 9 successfully launches, carrying a dog and a human dummy, and demonstrating that the Soviet Union was ready to begin human spaceflight.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1960
Dr. Belding Hibbard Scribner implants for the first time a shunt he invented into a patient, which allows the patient to receive hemodialysis on a regular basis.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 9
- 1454 — Amerigo Vespucci, Italian cartographer and explorer, namesake of the Americas (died 1512)
- 1534 — Joseph of Anchieta, Spanish Jesuit saint and missionary (died 1597)
- 1564 — David Fabricius, German theologian, cartographer and astronomer (died 1617)
Died on March 9
- 886 — Abu Ma'shar al-Balkhi, Muslim scholar and astrologer (born 787)
- 1202 — Sverre of Norway, King of Norway and founder of the House of Sverre
- 1440 — Frances of Rome, Italian nun and saint (born 1384)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 9
Quick answers
Who died on March 9? Chaim Topol (2023), James Levine (2021), Roger Mudd (2021).
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