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9 March 2022
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
1977 - Twelve gunmen seized three buildings in Washington, D.C., and took 149 hostages in a 39-hour standoff that ended in two deaths.Federal capital district of the United States
Anniversary
1967 - Svetlana Alliluyeva, the daughter of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, defected to the United States.Youngest child of Joseph Stalin (1926–2011)
Anniversary
1959 - The popular fashion doll Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.Fashion doll franchise
Anniversary
1957 - The Andreanof Islands earthquake struck Hawaii and the Aleutian Islands, causing more than $5 million in damage from ground movement and a destructive tsunami.Severe earthquake and tsunami in southwestern Alaska, USA
Anniversary
1956 - In Tbilisi, Georgia, soldiers suppressed mass demonstrations against Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's policy of de-Stalinization.Capital and the largest city of Georgia (country)
Historical events
History
2023 - A shooting in the Alsterdorf quarter of Hamburg, Germany, kills eight people and injures another eight.Mass shooting in Hamburg, Germany
History
2020 - Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy, announces in a televised address and signs the decree imposing the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the world.Prime Minister of Italy from 2018 to 2021
History
2015 - Two Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil helicopters collide in mid-air over Villa Castelli, Argentina, killing all 10 people on board both aircraft, including French athletes Florence Arthaud, Camille Muffat and Alexis Vastine, as well as producers and guests for the French TV show Dropped.Single engine series of the Ecureuil light helicopter family
History
2012 - A truce between the Salvadoran government and gangs in the country goes into effect when 30 gang leaders are transferred to lower security prisons.Government truce with gangs in El Salvador
History
2011 - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its final landing after 39 flights.Space Shuttle orbiter (1984–2011)
History
2000 - Nupedia, a multi-language online encyclopedia, is launched.Predecessor of Wikipedia (2000–2003)
History
1997 - 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.Great Comet of 1997
History
1987 - Chrysler announces its acquisition of American Motors Corporation.American subsidiary of automaker Stellantis
History
1978 - President Soeharto inaugurates Jagorawi Toll Road, the first toll highway in Indonesia, connecting Jakarta, Bogor and Ciawi, West Java.President of Indonesia from 1967 to 1998
History
1977 - The Hanafi Siege: In a 39-hour standoff, armed Hanafi Muslims seize three Washington, D.C., buildings.1977 siege
Notable births
Born
2002 - Usman Garuba, Spanish basketball playerSpanish basketball player (born 2002)
Born
2001 - Jeon Somi, South Korean-Canadian singerSouth Korean and Canadian singer (born 2001)
Born
2000 - Khaby Lame, Senegalese-Italian social media personalitySenegalese-Italian influencer (born 2000)
Born
1999 - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Finnish ice hockey playerFinnish ice hockey player (born 1999)
Born
1998 - Najee Harris, American football running backAmerican football player (born 1998)
Born
1997 - Nadeo Argawinata, Indonesian footballerIndonesian professional footballer
Notable deaths
Died
2021 - James Levine, American conductor and pianist (born 1943)American conductor and pianist (1943–2021)
Died
2021 - Roger Mudd, American journalist (born 1928)American broadcast journalist (1928–2021)
Died
2020 - John Bathersby, Australian Catholic bishop (born 1936)Australian Roman Catholic bishop (1936–2020)
Died
2017 - Howard Hodgkin, British painter (born 1932)British painter and printmaker (1932–2017)
Died
2016 - Clyde Lovellette, American basketball player and coach (born 1929)American basketball player (1929–2016)
Sky
Moon phase
First Quarter
39.2% illuminated
Lunar age: 6.4 days
Sun zodiac
Pisces
18.89 degrees
Constellation: Aquarius
Moon zodiac
Gemini
8.62 degrees
Constellation: Taurus
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.