1979 – Iranian Jewish businessman Habib Elghanian is executed by firing squad in Tehran, prompting the mass exodus of the once 100,000-strong Jewish community of Iran.

Historical events for the 9th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 9.

May 2, 2017 · May 9 Holidays and Observances, Birthdays, Deaths, Events, This Day in History, Recipe of the Day, Song of the Day, Quote of the Day, Word of the Day and more!

May 9, 2012 · What happened on this day in history, May 9. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on May 9.

On this day in 1502, master navigator and admiral Christopher Columbus, long considered the “discoverer” of the New World, set sail from Cádiz, Spain, on his fourth and final voyage, hoping to find a passage to Asia.

On May 9, 1964, the great Louis Armstrong, age 63, broke the Beatles’ stranglehold on the U.S. pop charts with the #1 hit “Hello Dolly.”

NATIONAL SLEEPOVER DAY - May 9. Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar®, bareMinerals and Cosmopolitan.

We have 16 holidays listed for May 9. Get ready to celebrate the importance of Child Care Providers on this day! It’s Fintastic Friday, and we want you to partake in some fintastic awareness drives. Get ready to revise important facts about the …

Victory Day[a 1] is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in …

Apr 30, 2024 · May 9th has marked numerous significant events that have influenced the course of history. This article chronicles twenty key moments from this date, ranging from treaties and battles to pivotal technological and cultural milestones.