Aeroflot Flight 105 crashes on approach to Magdan-13 Airport, killing 24. Date: June 9, 1958 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1958 π On This Day (Today)
The USSΒ George Washington is launched. It is the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Date: June 9, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1959 π On This Day (Today)
Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Δα»ng XoΓ i, one of the largest battles in the war. Date: June 9, 1965 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1965 π On This Day…
The civilian Prime Minister of South Vietnam, Phan Huy QuΓ‘t, resigns after being unable to work with a junta led by Nguyα» n Cao Kα»³. Date: June 9, 1965 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1965 π On This Day (Today)
Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria. Date: June 9, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1967 π On This Day (Today)
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Date: June 9, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today)
Severe rainfall causes a dam in the Black Hills of South Dakota to burst, creating a flood that kills 238 people and causes $160Β million in damage. Date: June 9, 1972 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1972 π On This Day (Today)
In horse racing, Secretariat wins the U.S. Triple Crown. Date: June 9, 1973 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1973 π On This Day (Today)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. Date: June 9, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1978 π On This Day (Today)
The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven. Date: June 9, 1979 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 9 π Events on this day in 1979 π On This Day (Today)