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  • Allied Invasion of Sicily Begins, Mussolini Falls, Hitler Diverts Kursk, July 9, 1943
    1943 events

    Allied Invasion of Sicily Begins, Mussolini Falls, Hitler Diverts Kursk, July 9, 1943

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    World War II: The Allied invasion of Sicily begins, leading to the downfall of Mussolini and forcing Hitler to break off the Battle of Kursk. Date: July 9, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1943 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Finland Wins Battle of Tali-Ihantala, WWII July 9, 1944
    1944 events

    Finland Wins Battle of Tali-Ihantala, WWII July 9, 1944

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    World War II: Continuation War: Finland wins the Battle of Taliโ€“Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in northern Europe. The Red Army withdraws its troops from Ihantala and digs into a defensive position, thus ending the Vyborgโ€“Petrozavodsk Offensive. Date: July 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events…

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  • World War II: Americans Capture Saipan, Tojo Government Falls, July 9, 1944
    1944 events

    World War II: Americans Capture Saipan, Tojo Government Falls, July 9, 1944

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    World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago within range of B-29 raids, and causing the downfall of the Tojo government. Date: July 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1944 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Russell-Einstein Manifesto Calls for Nuclear War Risk Reduction July 9, 1955
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    Russell-Einstein Manifesto Calls for Nuclear War Risk Reduction July 9, 1955

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    The Russellโ€“Einstein Manifesto calls for a reduction of the risk of nuclear warfare. Date: July 9, 1955 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1955 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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    Amorgos Earthquake and Tsunami Kill 53, July 9, 1956

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    The 7.7 Mwโ€ฏ Amorgos earthquake shakes the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The shaking and the destructive tsunami that followed left fifty-three people dead. A damaging M7.2 aftershock occurred minutes after the mainshock. Date: July 9, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events…

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  • Alaska Megatsunami from 7.8 Earthquake Kills Five, July 9, 1958
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    Alaska Megatsunami from 7.8 Earthquake Kills Five, July 9, 1958

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    A 7.8 Mwโ€ฏ strike-slip earthquake in Alaska causes a landslide that produces a megatsunami. The runup from the waves reached 525ย m (1,722ย ft) on the rim of Lituya Bay; five people were killed. Date: July 9, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1958 ๐Ÿ“……

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  • Greece Joins European Economic Community via Athens Agreement July 9, 1961
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    Greece Joins European Economic Community via Athens Agreement July 9, 1961

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    Greece becomes the first member state to join the European Economic Community by signing the Athens Agreement, which is later suspended in 1967 during the Greek junta. Date: July 9, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1961 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Starfish Prime Nuclear Orbital Test Effects July 9, 1962
    1962 events

    Starfish Prime Nuclear Orbital Test Effects July 9, 1962

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    Starfish Prime tests the effects of a nuclear explosion at orbital altitudes. Date: July 9, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1962 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Pinochetโ€™s Acto de Chacarillas Youth Event in Chile, July 9, 1977
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    Pinochetโ€™s Acto de Chacarillas Youth Event in Chile, July 9, 1977

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    The Pinochet dictatorship in Chile organises the youth event of Acto de Chacarillas, a ritualised act reminiscent of Francoist Spain. Date: July 9, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1977 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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  • Car Bomb Targets Nazi Hunters Klarsfelds in France, July 9, 1979
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    Car Bomb Targets Nazi Hunters Klarsfelds in France, July 9, 1979

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    A car bomb destroys a Renault motor car owned by "Nazi hunters" Serge and Beate Klarsfeld outside their home in France in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. Date: July 9, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… Other events on July 9 ๐Ÿ“… Events on this day in 1979 ๐Ÿ“… On This Day (Today)

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