May 9th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1994 Zaire Ebola virus
9th May 1994 : The first cases of the Ebola Virus in the latest outbreak in Gabon, are identified which cause the death of 9 of those infected with the virus.
Further Ebola Virus outbreaks occur in
Gabon, in February 1995 (37 cases including 21 deaths)
Gabon, in July 1996 (60 cases including 45 deaths).
A Further Ebola Virus epidemic occurs in
Kikwit, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1995 with 315 cases, 250 of which had fatal outcomes.
( Figures From World Health Organization )
The strain of Ebola which broke out in Zaire has one of the highest case fatality rates of any human pathogenic virus, roughly 90%.
9th May 1994 : The first cases of the Ebola Virus in the latest outbreak in Gabon, are identified which cause the death of 9 of those infected with the virus.
Further Ebola Virus outbreaks occur in
Gabon, in February 1995 (37 cases including 21 deaths)
Gabon, in July 1996 (60 cases including 45 deaths).
A Further Ebola Virus epidemic occurs in
Kikwit, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1995 with 315 cases, 250 of which had fatal outcomes.
( Figures From World Health Organization )
The strain of Ebola which broke out in Zaire has one of the highest case fatality rates of any human pathogenic virus, roughly 90%.
1925 U.S.A. Rum Runners
9th May 1925 : Rum runners were chased today by the Coast guard and were forced to dump 100 cases of Liquor in the Delaware River as part of the Rum War between smugglers and Coast guard , after dumping the booze the smugglers managed to escape the Coast guard.
1926 U.S.A. North Pole
9th May 1926 : Commander Richard Byrd and his companion the first to fly an airplane to the North Pole ( Later Disputed ).
9th May 1926 : Commander Richard Byrd and his companion the first to fly an airplane to the North Pole ( Later Disputed ).
1933 U.S.A. Tornados
9th May 1933 : 61 people have died as Tornados strike Kentucky and Tennessee leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake , amongst the worst hit are areas of Louisville.
9th May 1933 : 61 people have died as Tornados strike Kentucky and Tennessee leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake , amongst the worst hit are areas of Louisville.
1934 U.S.A. West Coast Longshoremen's Strike
9th May 1934 : The West Coast Longshoremen's Strike begins when Int’l. Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union workers demand a 6hr working day, more men on each gang, lighter loads and an independent union. They shut down seaports in Washington, Oregon and California for 3 months.
9th May 1934 : The West Coast Longshoremen's Strike begins when Int’l. Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union workers demand a 6hr working day, more men on each gang, lighter loads and an independent union. They shut down seaports in Washington, Oregon and California for 3 months.
1944 U.S.A. War Rationing
9th May 1944 : Like most of the countries throughout the world war rationing is in effect for everything from tires to Red Meat
9th May 1944 : Like most of the countries throughout the world war rationing is in effect for everything from tires to Red Meat
1944 U.S.A. Jimmie Davis
9th May 1944 : Jimmie Davis becomes the Governor of Louisiana. He wrote the song "You Are My Sunshine." He became famous for recording secular and religious songs and also served two nonconsecutive terms as the governor. He lived to be over 100 years old and also has the distinction of living longer than any other United States governor.
9th May 1944 : Jimmie Davis becomes the Governor of Louisiana. He wrote the song "You Are My Sunshine." He became famous for recording secular and religious songs and also served two nonconsecutive terms as the governor. He lived to be over 100 years old and also has the distinction of living longer than any other United States governor.
1953 U.S.A. The Mob
9th May 1953 : Calls for the federal government to take on the Mob / Crime Syndicate / The System after the murder of a longshoreman The Mob makes money from Prostitution, Gambling, Loan Shark, Narcotics and The Waterfront and calls are rising daily for federal action as they appear to be immune from the law due to local politicians protection.
9th May 1953 : Calls for the federal government to take on the Mob / Crime Syndicate / The System after the murder of a longshoreman The Mob makes money from Prostitution, Gambling, Loan Shark, Narcotics and The Waterfront and calls are rising daily for federal action as they appear to be immune from the law due to local politicians protection.
1955 Germany NATO
9th May 1955 : West Germany Joins NATO
9th May 1955 : West Germany Joins NATO
1956 England Frogman Disappears
9th May 1956 : A British naval diver ( Commander Lionel "Buster" Crabb ) goes missing ( Later Found Dead ) during a Goodwill Visit by a Soviet cruiser carrying Soviet leaders Nikita Khruschev and Marshal Nikolai Bulganin. At the time no one would admit that he was spying on the Russian Cruiser on a spying mission for MI6 and had dived under the cruiser to check out the hull and any other information he could find. And it still remains a mystery on how he died.
9th May 1956 : A British naval diver ( Commander Lionel "Buster" Crabb ) goes missing ( Later Found Dead ) during a Goodwill Visit by a Soviet cruiser carrying Soviet leaders Nikita Khruschev and Marshal Nikolai Bulganin. At the time no one would admit that he was spying on the Russian Cruiser on a spying mission for MI6 and had dived under the cruiser to check out the hull and any other information he could find. And it still remains a mystery on how he died.
1960 U.S.A. Contraceptive Pill
9th May 1960 : The Food and Drug Administration approved the first pill for contraceptive use in Birth Control , called Envoid. The pill is a mix of of an estrogenand a progestin and is now used by by more than 100 million women worldwide.
9th May 1960 : The Food and Drug Administration approved the first pill for contraceptive use in Birth Control , called Envoid. The pill is a mix of of an estrogenand a progestin and is now used by by more than 100 million women worldwide.
1965 U.S.A. Movies
9th May 1965 : Some of the films showing in movie houses provide an idea of the strength of the Movie industry in this year Mary Poppins , The Great Escape , Becket and Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World , not news but I just consider this a great choice for going to the movies.
9th May 1965 : Some of the films showing in movie houses provide an idea of the strength of the Movie industry in this year Mary Poppins , The Great Escape , Becket and Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World , not news but I just consider this a great choice for going to the movies.
1970 U.S.A. War Protestors
9th May 1970 : About 100,000 war protesters gathered just south of the White House to express their opposition to involvement in the war in Cambodia.
9th May 1970 : About 100,000 war protesters gathered just south of the White House to express their opposition to involvement in the war in Cambodia.
1974 U.S.A. Watergate
9th May 1974 : Nixon impeachment hearings begin against President Richard M. Nixon today for his involvement in the Watergate cover-up.
9th May 1974 : Nixon impeachment hearings begin against President Richard M. Nixon today for his involvement in the Watergate cover-up.
1974 U.S.A. Bruce Springsteen
9th May 1974 : Bruce Springsteen nicknamed "The Boss," with his E Street Band performed a concert in Cambridge, Mass., which made the well known rock critic Jon Landau write, "I saw rock and roll future and it's name is Bruce Springsteen."
Bruce Springsteen most famous albums include,
Born to Run ( 1975 )
Born in the U.S.A. ( 1984 )
He has sold over 65 million albums in the U.S
9th May 1974 : Bruce Springsteen nicknamed "The Boss," with his E Street Band performed a concert in Cambridge, Mass., which made the well known rock critic Jon Landau write, "I saw rock and roll future and it's name is Bruce Springsteen."
Bruce Springsteen most famous albums include,
Born to Run ( 1975 )
Born in the U.S.A. ( 1984 )
He has sold over 65 million albums in the U.S
1976 Israel Plane Hijack
9th May 1976 : A Sabena Boeing that was hijacked after leaving Vienna with 90 passengers and 10 crew that had been held hostage for 23 hours at Lod airport in Tel Aviv is stormed by Israeli soldiers disguised as maintenance staff who killed two of the Arab hijackers and released the passengers and crew.
9th May 1976 : A Sabena Boeing that was hijacked after leaving Vienna with 90 passengers and 10 crew that had been held hostage for 23 hours at Lod airport in Tel Aviv is stormed by Israeli soldiers disguised as maintenance staff who killed two of the Arab hijackers and released the passengers and crew.
1979 El Salvador Protestors Killed
9th May 1979 : A protest by anti-government protesters at the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador, ends in a bloodbath when police opened fire killing 18 and injuring many more.
9th May 1979 : A protest by anti-government protesters at the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador, ends in a bloodbath when police opened fire killing 18 and injuring many more.
1988 Lebanon Continued Fighting Beirut
9th May 1988 : The continued fighting between Syrian-backed Amal militia and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah for the control of Southern Beirut has claimed the lives of over 150 including many civilians caught in the crossfire.
9th May 1988 : The continued fighting between Syrian-backed Amal militia and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah for the control of Southern Beirut has claimed the lives of over 150 including many civilians caught in the crossfire.
1994 South Africa Nelson Mandela
9th May 1994 : South Africa's newly elected parliament chose an Unopposed Nelson Mandela to be the country's first black president. He will be sworn in at an official ceremony next week .
9th May 1994 : South Africa's newly elected parliament chose an Unopposed Nelson Mandela to be the country's first black president. He will be sworn in at an official ceremony next week .
1997 U.S.A. Andrew Cunanan
9th May 1997 : Andrew Cunanan already on the FBI Ten Most Wanted List kills William Reese, 45, a cemetery caretaker, while attempting to steal his Chevrolet pick-up.
Andrew Cunanan was already wanted for the murder of David Madson, Jeffrey Trail and Lee Miglin.
On July 15, he killed famous fashion designer Gianni Versace outside his South Beach mansion and one week later when he believed he was about to be captured committed suicide.
9th May 1997 : Andrew Cunanan already on the FBI Ten Most Wanted List kills William Reese, 45, a cemetery caretaker, while attempting to steal his Chevrolet pick-up.
Andrew Cunanan was already wanted for the murder of David Madson, Jeffrey Trail and Lee Miglin.
On July 15, he killed famous fashion designer Gianni Versace outside his South Beach mansion and one week later when he believed he was about to be captured committed suicide.
2001 Ghana Soccer Fans Stampede
9th May 2001 : During a soccer match at Accra Stadium in Ghana, following problems with local soccer fans and police a stampede by fans causes the deaths of 126 supporters.
9th May 2001 : During a soccer match at Accra Stadium in Ghana, following problems with local soccer fans and police a stampede by fans causes the deaths of 126 supporters.
