Under the belief that Israel and the United States were planning to attack its nuclear program, Iran conducted the Great Prophet III missile test and war games.
ClockHorizon daily selection“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Earth completes its shortest recorded day due to a slight acceleration in rotation, with July 9 lasting approximately 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds less than 24 hours.
South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan.
A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country.
One hundred and twenty-five people are killed when S7 Airlines Flight 778, an Airbus A310 passenger jet, veers off the runway while landing in wet conditions at Irkutsk Airport in Siberia.
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
One highlighted entry is from 2008: Under the belief that Israel and the United States were planning to attack its nuclear program, Iran conducted the Great Prophet III missile test and war games.
People listed for July 9 include Conor Bradley (2003), Claire Corlett (1999), and Mitch Larkin (1993).
Observances listed for July 9 include Constitution Day (Australia), Christian Feast Day: Amandina of Schakkebroek (one of Martyrs of Southern Hunan), and Christian Feast Day: Blessed Giovanna Scopelli.
