October 9th
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What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1967 Bolivia Che Guevara
9th October, 1967 : Che Guevara, revolutionary and former right hand man to Cuban Premier Fidel Castro, was executed today for attempting to organize a revolution in Bolivia.
9th October, 1967 : Che Guevara, revolutionary and former right hand man to Cuban Premier Fidel Castro, was executed today for attempting to organize a revolution in Bolivia.
1921 U.S.A. Royal Flush
9th October, 1921: A once in a lifetime hand left a man dead , A retired tailor in New York was playing poker in a 10 cent limit poker game when he was dealt a royal flush. The medical examiner diagnosed Cerebral Hemorrhage bought on by the Royal Flush.
9th October, 1921: A once in a lifetime hand left a man dead , A retired tailor in New York was playing poker in a 10 cent limit poker game when he was dealt a royal flush. The medical examiner diagnosed Cerebral Hemorrhage bought on by the Royal Flush.
1933 Germany Peace In Our Time
9th October, 1933 : Just two weeks after the Munich agreement was signed and the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced to the world "Peace In Our Time" Hitler is pushing the bounds of the agreement on the German occupation of Czechoslovakia and taking additional areas under Nazi control. Many suspect he had no intention of slowing his occupation of other countries and a second world war is inevitable.
9th October, 1933 : Just two weeks after the Munich agreement was signed and the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced to the world "Peace In Our Time" Hitler is pushing the bounds of the agreement on the German occupation of Czechoslovakia and taking additional areas under Nazi control. Many suspect he had no intention of slowing his occupation of other countries and a second world war is inevitable.
1934 Yugoslavia King Assassinated
9th October, 1934 : King Alexander I of Yugoslavia is shot and assassinated
9th October, 1934 : King Alexander I of Yugoslavia is shot and assassinated
1936 U.S.A. Hoover Dam
9th October, 1936 : The Hoover Dam begins creating hydroelectric power which it sends over transmission lines spanning 266 miles of mountains and deserts to run the lights, radios, and stoves of Los Angeles.
9th October, 1936 : The Hoover Dam begins creating hydroelectric power which it sends over transmission lines spanning 266 miles of mountains and deserts to run the lights, radios, and stoves of Los Angeles.
1940 World War II St. Paul's Cathedral
9th October, 1940 : The German Luftwaffe launches a heavy nighttime air raid on London and the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral a masterpiece by the architect Sir Christopher Wren takes a direct hit from a Nazi bomb .
9th October, 1940 : The German Luftwaffe launches a heavy nighttime air raid on London and the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral a masterpiece by the architect Sir Christopher Wren takes a direct hit from a Nazi bomb .
1952 Korea Total Dead 120,269
8th October, 1952 : The US Defense department has released the latest figures on those killed so far in the Korean War, it now stands at 120,269. The Army draft call for the month of December has been announced and it will be 47,000.
8th October, 1952 : The US Defense department has released the latest figures on those killed so far in the Korean War, it now stands at 120,269. The Army draft call for the month of December has been announced and it will be 47,000.
1958 Vatican Pope Dies
8th October, 1958 : Tributes from the worlds leaders continue to flow in following the death of Pope Pius XH included tributes " A foe of Tyranny", "A man of profound Vision" and "Foremost Champion of Human Dignity, Freedom and Peace" .
8th October, 1958 : Tributes from the worlds leaders continue to flow in following the death of Pope Pius XH included tributes " A foe of Tyranny", "A man of profound Vision" and "Foremost Champion of Human Dignity, Freedom and Peace" .
1959 UK Harold Macmillan Wins Third Term Of Office For Conservatives
8th October, 1959 : The conservative party has won a third term of office in the UK led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
8th October, 1959 : The conservative party has won a third term of office in the UK led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
1963 Italy Landslide
9th October, 1963 : A landslide in Italy causes the Diga del Vajont dam to overflow and sends water crashing down where it engulfed the town of Longarone leading to the deaths of more than 2,000 people .
9th October, 1963 : A landslide in Italy causes the Diga del Vajont dam to overflow and sends water crashing down where it engulfed the town of Longarone leading to the deaths of more than 2,000 people .
1967 Bolivia Che Guevara
9th October, 1967 : Che Guevara the Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader is executed by the Bolivian army on orders from the Bolivian President René Barrientos.
Che Guevara had created a guerrilla force in Bolivia operating as the ELN (Ejército de Liberación Nacional de Bolivia; / "National Liberation Army of Bolivia"), fighting against Bolivian military when he was captured and executed.
He had been involved in a number of revolutions including Cuba ( Under Castro ) during his life and was still a revolutionary fighter when he died at 39 years old in Bolivia.
9th October, 1967 : Che Guevara the Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader is executed by the Bolivian army on orders from the Bolivian President René Barrientos.
Che Guevara had created a guerrilla force in Bolivia operating as the ELN (Ejército de Liberación Nacional de Bolivia; / "National Liberation Army of Bolivia"), fighting against Bolivian military when he was captured and executed.
He had been involved in a number of revolutions including Cuba ( Under Castro ) during his life and was still a revolutionary fighter when he died at 39 years old in Bolivia.
1969 U.S.A. Chicago Eight
9th October, 1969: The National Guard is called in to control demonstrations that continue in Chicago protesting the trial of the Chicago Eight.
9th October, 1969: The National Guard is called in to control demonstrations that continue in Chicago protesting the trial of the Chicago Eight.
1973 Middle East Arab Israeli War
9th October, 1973: On the forth day of the Arab -- Israeli war Israel Aircraft have started bombing raids on Cairo in Egypt and Damascus in Syria, meanwhile fighting continues on the Golan Heights and at the Suez canal.
9th October, 1973: On the forth day of the Arab -- Israeli war Israel Aircraft have started bombing raids on Cairo in Egypt and Damascus in Syria, meanwhile fighting continues on the Golan Heights and at the Suez canal.
1983 U.S.A. Unemployment Rate
9th October, 1983 : After a number of months where the unemployment rate has increased each month many are hoping last months figures are a turning point at 9.3%. The highest national rate was in December at 10.8% the highest in 42 years.
9th October, 1983 : After a number of months where the unemployment rate has increased each month many are hoping last months figures are a turning point at 9.3%. The highest national rate was in December at 10.8% the highest in 42 years.
1983 Israel Yitzhak Sharmir
9th October, 1983: The sixth Prime Minister of Israel was sworn in today Yitzhak Sharmir, he has vowed to concentrate on the nations worst economic crisis and has pledged economic austerity on behalf of the government.
9th October, 1983: The sixth Prime Minister of Israel was sworn in today Yitzhak Sharmir, he has vowed to concentrate on the nations worst economic crisis and has pledged economic austerity on behalf of the government.
1985 Egypt Achille Lauro
9th October, 1985 : The terrorists who had taken the passengers and crew of the Achille Lauro hostage agree to release the hostages on condition of safe passage to Tunisia. The next day the aircraft is intercepted by F-14A Tomcats (stationed on the USS Saratoga, CV-60) and directed to land at Naval Air Station Sigonella, a N.A.T.O. base in Sicily where the hijackers are arrested by the Italians.
9th October, 1985 : The terrorists who had taken the passengers and crew of the Achille Lauro hostage agree to release the hostages on condition of safe passage to Tunisia. The next day the aircraft is intercepted by F-14A Tomcats (stationed on the USS Saratoga, CV-60) and directed to land at Naval Air Station Sigonella, a N.A.T.O. base in Sicily where the hijackers are arrested by the Italians.
1988 Latvia Demanding Self Rule From Soviet Union
9th October, 1988 : In the beginnings of gaining self rule thousands of Latvians have taken to the streets in the capital Riga to press Moscow for greater independence from the Soviet Union. In 1991 following a referendum which resulted in a large majority favoring secession from the USSR, the Soviet Union granted Latvia it's independence.
9th October, 1988 : In the beginnings of gaining self rule thousands of Latvians have taken to the streets in the capital Riga to press Moscow for greater independence from the Soviet Union. In 1991 following a referendum which resulted in a large majority favoring secession from the USSR, the Soviet Union granted Latvia it's independence.
1989 Soviet Union UFO
8th October, 1989 : The Tass news agency in the Soviet Union announced that the landing of a UFO has been confirmed. It was described as a large shining ball or disc hovering and then landing in a local park .
8th October, 1989 : The Tass news agency in the Soviet Union announced that the landing of a UFO has been confirmed. It was described as a large shining ball or disc hovering and then landing in a local park .
1991 South Africa Gun Battles
9th October, 1991: 18 lives were lost following violent gun battles between Police and ANC supporters, both Nelson Mandella and President F.W. de Klerk are accusing the other side of inciting the latest round of violence in South African townships .
9th October, 1991: 18 lives were lost following violent gun battles between Police and ANC supporters, both Nelson Mandella and President F.W. de Klerk are accusing the other side of inciting the latest round of violence in South African townships .
1991 U.S.A. Dick Cheney
9th October, 1991: Defense secretary Dick Cheney defended the Pentagon policy of a ban of homosexuals in the military stating we shouldn't take any step that undermines the overall fighting effectiveness of our military forces .
9th October, 1991: Defense secretary Dick Cheney defended the Pentagon policy of a ban of homosexuals in the military stating we shouldn't take any step that undermines the overall fighting effectiveness of our military forces .
2004 U.S.A. Presidential Elections
9th October, 2004 : This is the first US presidential elections where bloggers from both sides of the political spectrum are commenting on news stories and providing political commentary in large numbers during the run up to the presidential election with a number of high profile left and right leaning blogs now attracting many thousands of readers. The growth of political blogging could well feature more in this election and future elections both in the US and around the world.
9th October, 2004 : This is the first US presidential elections where bloggers from both sides of the political spectrum are commenting on news stories and providing political commentary in large numbers during the run up to the presidential election with a number of high profile left and right leaning blogs now attracting many thousands of readers. The growth of political blogging could well feature more in this election and future elections both in the US and around the world.
2004 Afghanistan Elections
9th October, 2004 : Afghanistan held its first democratic election with an estimated 75 percent of the country's registered voters casting votes
9th October, 2004 : Afghanistan held its first democratic election with an estimated 75 percent of the country's registered voters casting votes
2006 North Korea Nuclear Power
9th October, 2006 : North Korea announces it has carried out its first test of a nuclear weapon, becoming the worlds 9th Nuclear Power. Israel is believed to have nuclear warheads but has never been confirmed
9th October, 2006 : North Korea announces it has carried out its first test of a nuclear weapon, becoming the worlds 9th Nuclear Power. Israel is believed to have nuclear warheads but has never been confirmed
2006 U.S.A. YouTube
9th October, 2006 : Google announces the purchase of YouTube for US$1.65 billion in stock. Youtube Had only officially launched 11 months earlier in November 2005 and by the summer of 2006 was one of the fastest growing web sites on the Internet with over 100 million video clips viewed daily.
9th October, 2006 : Google announces the purchase of YouTube for US$1.65 billion in stock. Youtube Had only officially launched 11 months earlier in November 2005 and by the summer of 2006 was one of the fastest growing web sites on the Internet with over 100 million video clips viewed daily.
2007 Iraq Demands End Of Use By US Of Private Security Firm Blackwater
9th October, 2007 : Iraq has demanded that the US ends its use of private security firm Blackwater within six months in Iraq and demanded Blackwater pay $8m compensation to each family bereaved by last month's shootings by Blackwater staff of 17 Iraq Iraqi civilians.
9th October, 2007 : Iraq has demanded that the US ends its use of private security firm Blackwater within six months in Iraq and demanded Blackwater pay $8m compensation to each family bereaved by last month's shootings by Blackwater staff of 17 Iraq Iraqi civilians.
