Sputnik 9 successfully launches, carrying a dog and a human dummy, and demonstrating that the Soviet Union was ready to begin human spaceflight. Date: March 9, 1961 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1961 📅 On This Day (Today)

Trans World Airlines Flight 553 crashes in a field in Concord Township, Ohio, following a mid-air collision with a Beechcraft Baron, killing 26 people. Date: March 9, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1967 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Mars 7 Flyby bus releases the descent module too early, missing Mars. Date: March 9, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)

Forty-two people die in the Cavalese cable car disaster, the deadliest cable car accident in history. Date: March 9, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Hanafi Siege: In a 39-hour standoff, armed Hanafi Muslims seize three Washington, D.C., buildings. Date: March 9, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today)

President Soeharto inaugurates Jagorawi Toll Road, the first toll highway in Indonesia, connecting Jakarta, Bogor and Ciawi, West Java. Date: March 9, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today)

Chrysler announces its acquisition of American Motors Corporation. Date: March 9, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today)

Comet Hale–Bopp: Observers in China, Mongolia and eastern Siberia are treated to a rare double feature as an eclipse permits Hale-Bopp to be seen during the day. Date: March 9, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)

Nupedia, a multi-language online encyclopedia, is launched. Date: March 9, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 2000 📅 On This Day (Today)

Space Shuttle Discovery makes its final landing after 39 flights. Date: March 9, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today)