The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass arrest and internment without trial of individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Mass riots follow, and thousands of people flee or are forced out of their homes. Date: August 9, 1971 Read more on…
Mars 7 is launched from the USSR. Date: August 9, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1973 📅 On This Day (Today)
As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first president of the United States to resign from office. Vice President Gerald Ford becomes president. Date: August 9, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Italian prosecuting magistrate Antonino Scopelliti is murdered by the 'Ndrangheta on behalf of the Sicilian Mafia while preparing the government's case in the final appeal of the Maxi Trial. Date: August 9, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This…
The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan loses a 38-year hold on national leadership. Date: August 9, 1993 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1993 📅 On This Day (Today)
Aviateca Flight 901 crashes into the San Vicente volcano in El Salvador, killing all 65 people on board. Date: August 9, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
Russian president Boris Yeltsin fires his prime minister, Sergei Stepashin, and for the fourth time fires his entire cabinet. Date: August 9, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today)
At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot that happened in the United Kingdom. The arrests are made in London, Birmingham, and High Wycombe in an overnight operation. Date: August 9, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 2006…
Air Moorea Flight 1121 crashes after takeoff from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, killing all 20 people on board. Date: August 9, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 2007 📅 On This Day (Today)
Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game. Date: August 9, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)