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On This Day
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June 9
Events on This Day
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1924
89 years ago
Blues great Jelly Roll Morton and his band record the song "Jelly Roll Blues" for Gennett Records.
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1954
59 years ago
Senator Joseph McCarthy receives a verbal lashing at a special hearing, marking the end of his reign of power during the Red Scare.
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1972
41 years ago
Legendary Columbia Records talent scout John Hammond signs Bruce Springsteen to a recording contract with his label.
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1993
20 years ago
Heidi Fleiss, the "Hollywood Madam," is arrested. During her trial, she refuses to name her alleged high-profile clients.
June 9
Born on This Day
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Johnny Depp
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Creepy Actors
- Famous Lookalikes
Johnny Depp
Film Actor, Director / 1963 -
Johnny Depp is an award-nominated actor known for his portrayal of odd-ball characters including Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Born: June 9, 1963
Age: 50 years old
Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Director -
Michael J. Fox
- In these groups:
- People with Animal Names
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actors
Michael J. Fox
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1961 -
Actor Michael J. Fox first achieved stardom as Alex P. Keaton on the popular sitcom Family Ties and went on to have great success with other film and TV roles.
1961 | 52 years old
Film Actor, Television Actor -
Cole Porter
- In these groups:
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Cole Porter
Songwriter / 1891 - 1964
Cole Porter was a U.S. composer and lyricist who created songs like "I Get a Kick Out of You" and his own series of Broadway musicals including Anything Goes.
1891 | 73 years old
Songwriter -
Natalie Portman
- In these groups:
- Sober Celebs
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Child Stars
Natalie Portman
Film Actress / 1981 -
Actress Natalie Portman won the 2010 Academy Award for her role as a dancer in Black Swan.
Born: June 9, 1981
Age: 32 years old
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Occupation: Film Actress -
Jackie Wilson
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Soul Train Guests
Jackie Wilson
Singer / 1934 - 1984
Jackie Wilson was a dynamic and powerful soul performer during 1960s who successfully crossed over from the rhythm-and-blues charts to pop music.
1934 | 49 years old
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Peter the Great
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Tsars
- Famous Royalty
Peter the Great
Political Leader, Tsar / 1672 - 1725
Peter the Great was a Russian czar in the late 17th century, who is best known for his extensive reforms in an attempt to establish Russia as a great nation.
1672 | 52 years old
Political Leader, Tsar
June 9
Died on This Day
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Charles Dickens
- In these groups:
- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Charles
Charles Dickens
Author / 1812 - 1870
Charles Dickens was the well-loved and prolific British author of numerous works that are now considered classics.
Died: June 9, 1870
Age: 58 years old
Place: Higham, Kent , United Kingdom
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Nero
- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Nero
Theater Actor, Musician, Political Leader, Emperor, Poet / 37 - 68
As Roman emperor, Nero’s reign was lavish and tyrannical. He killed his mother, persecuted Christians and is said to have "fiddled while Rome burned."
68 | 30 years old
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Alain LeRoy Locke
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Alain LeRoy Locke
Educator, Philosopher, Scholar, Journalist / 1886 - 1954
American educator, writer, and philosopher Alain LeRoy Locke is best remembered as the leader and chief interpreter of the Harlem Renaissance.1954 | 67 years old
Educator, Philosopher, Scholar, ...
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Dicky Wells
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Born in 1907
- Famous People Born in Tennessee
Dicky Wells
Musician / 1907 - 1985
Dicky Wells was a leading American jazz trombonist noted for his melodic creativity and expressive techniques.June 10, 1907
Musician -
J. Robin Warren
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Scientists
- Famous Nobel Prize Winners
J. Robin Warren
Medical Professional, Scientist / 1937 -
J. Robin Warren is a Nobel Prize-winning pathologist who, with Barry J. Marshall, identified the bacteria that causes ulcers.
June 11, 1937
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George H.W. Bush
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
June 12, 1924
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Basil Rathbone
- In these groups:
- People Who Played Scrooge
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actors
Basil Rathbone
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1892 - 1967
Character actor Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) is best known for playing Sherlock Holmes in 14 movies from 1939 to 1946.
June 13, 1892
Theater Actor
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Chris Dodd
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Chris Dodd
Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1944 -
Chris Dodd is an American Democratic politician, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1975–81) and of the U.S. Senate (1981– ).
May 27, 1944
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Ana Castillo
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Scholars
Ana Castillo
Scholar, Poet / 1953 -
Ana Castillo is an Hispanic-American poet whose work explores themes of race, sexuality, and gender.
June 15, 1953
Scholar, Poet
