1973 - Secretariat wins the Triple Crown.
1959 - The USS George Washington is launched
1898 - China leases Hong Kong's new territories to Britain for 99 years
1869 - Charles Elmer Hires sells his first of many root beers in Philadelphia.
1790 - The Philadelphia Spelling Book is the first book copyrighted under the constitution.
This Day In Business
1784 - At the Walton House in Lower Manhattan The Bank of New York is founded.
1934 - Disney's short film "The Wise Little Hen" features Donald Duck for the first time.
1534 - Jacques Cartier discovers Saint Lawrence River.
1987 - Magic Johnson has the signature highlight of his career when he sinks a sky hook to beat Celtics
June 9th Holiday
Anniversary of the Ascension of King Abdullah II (Jordan) - Celebrates King Abdullah II taking the throne on June 9, 1999.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She became known for playing Cindy Collins in Zoom. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the June 9 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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