September 9 in History
September 9 is the birthday of Luke Hughes (ice hockey) (2003) and the anniversary of the death of John Cassaday (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 9, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Aurelian, Roman emperor was born in 214/15, while Adalbert von Babenberg, Frankish nobleman died in 906.
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Famous people born on September 9
Famous people who died on September 9
2015
Einar H. Ingman Jr. (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1929–2015)
1998
Lucio Battisti (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian singer-songwriter and composer (1943–1998)
What happened on September 9
- 2025
Six people are killed when Israel carries out an airstrike on Doha in a failed attempt to decapitate the Hamas leadership.
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Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member has engaged Russian military assets.
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The government of North Korea conducts its fifth and reportedly biggest nuclear test. World leaders condemn the act, with South Korea calling it "maniacal recklessness".
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Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
The album Songs of Innocence by U2 is digitally released at no charge to all customers of the iTunes Music Store, appearing automatically in the "purchased" section of over 500 million users worldwide.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The Indian space agency puts into orbit its heaviest foreign satellite yet, in a streak of 21 consecutive successful PSLV launches.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
A wave of attacks kills more than 100 people and injure 350 others across Iraq.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Space Shuttle Program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-115 to resume assembling the International Space Station. It is the first ISS assembly mission after the Columbia disaster back in 2003.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
Ahmad Shah Massoud, leader of the Northern Alliance, is assassinated in Afghanistan by two al-Qaeda assassins who claimed to be Arab journalists wanting an interview.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-64.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Israeli–Palestinian peace process: The Palestine Liberation Organization officially recognizes Israel as a legitimate state.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Tajikistan declares independence from the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan Army in Batticaloa District.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 crashes in Khu Khot, Thailand, while on approach to Don Muang International Airport, killing 76.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 9
- 214/15 — Aurelian, Roman emperor (died 275)
- 384 — Honorius, Roman emperor (died 423)
- 1349 — Albert III, Duke of Austria (died 1395)
Died on September 9
- 906 — Adalbert von Babenberg, Frankish nobleman
- 1000 — Olaf I, king of Norway
- 1031 — Kang Kam-ch'an, Korean general (born 948)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 9
Quick answers
Who was born on September 9? Luke Hughes (ice hockey) (2003), Hailey Van Lith (2001), Ricky Pearsall (2000).
Who died on September 9? John Cassaday (2024), James Earl Jones (2024), Caterina Valente (2024).
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