On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
July 9
Events on This Day
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1935
78 years agoIvan the Terrible's secret torture chamber is discovered in Moscow. The grand prince was infamous for his random fits of madness.
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1962
51 years agoBob Dylan records “Blowin’ in the Wind,” which would become one of the most popular protest songs of its time.
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1992
21 years agoPresidential candidate Bill Clinton selects Senator Al Gore of Tennessee to be his vice presidential running mate.
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1995
18 years agoPsychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead, led by frontman Jerry Garcia, plays their last concert.
July 9
Born on This Day
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Tom HanksTom Hanks
Film Actor, Television Actor, Director / 1956 -
Former sitcom actor Tom Hanks is the much-beloved star of such Hollywood hits as Splash, Big, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Toy Story, and many more.Born: July 9, 1956
Age: 56 years old
Birthplace: Concord, California, United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, Director -
Courtney Love
- In these groups:
- Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
- Hotheads
Courtney Love
Film, Songwriter, Singer / 1964 -
Before she became the poster child for drugs and plastic surgery, Courtney Love was an alternative rock star married to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
1964 | 48 years old
Film, Songwriter, Singer -
Jimmy Smits
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Actors
- TV Lawyers
- Famous Cancerians
Jimmy Smits
Actor / 1955 -
Jimmy Smits in an Emmy-award winning actor of Puerto Rican and Dutch descent. He starred in the Steven Bochco television dramas "L.A. Law" and "N.Y.P.D. Blue."1955 | 57 years old
Actor -
Jack White
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Musical Monikers
- James Bond Soundtrack Artists
Jack White
Guitarist, Singer / 1975 -
Jack White is best known for singing and playing guitar with Meg White in the band the White Stripes.
Born: July 9, 1975
Age: 37 years old
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation: Guitarist, Singer -
David Hockney
- In these groups:
- Famous Pop Artists
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Painters
David Hockney
Painter, Photographer / 1937 -
Known for his photo collages and paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.
1937 | 75 years old
Painter, Photographer -
Brian Dennehy
- In these groups:
- Narrators of Ernest Hemingway Audiobooks
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
Brian Dennehy
Actor / 1938 -
Actor Brian Dennehy was born on July 9, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. One of his first film roles was in Looking for Mister Goodbar (1977). Dennehy went on to act in more than 60 films and 70 television roles. He also won Tony awards for his stage
1938 | 74 years old
Actor
July 9
Died on This Day
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Rod Steiger
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Rod Steiger
Film Actor / 1925 - 2002
Rod Steiger was an Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night.
Died: July 9, 2002
Age: 77 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Isabel Sanford
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actresses
Isabel Sanford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1917 - 2004
Isabel Sanford was an American actress, best known for her role as Louise "Weezy" Jefferson on the hit TV sitcoms All in the Family and The Jeffersons.
2004 | 86 years old
Film Actress, Theater Actress, ... -
Alice Paul
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Women's Rights Activists
- Famous People Named Alice
Alice Paul
Women's Rights Activist / 1885 - 1977
Suffragette Alice Paul dedicated her life's work to women's rights and was a key figure in the push for the 19th Amendment.
1977 | 92 years old
Women's Rights Activist
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