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9 June 2029
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
2019 - Dominican-American retired baseball player David Ortiz was shot and severely wounded while at a bar in Santo Domingo.Dominican-American baseball player (born 1975)
Anniversary
2010 - A child suicide bomber attacked a wedding in Nadahan, Afghanistan, killing at least 40 people and injuring at least 70 others.Suicide bombing in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
Anniversary
1999 - Yugoslav Wars: The Kumanovo Agreement was signed, bringing an end to the Kosovo War the next day.1991–2001 series of wars in the Balkans
Anniversary
1982 - Lebanon War: The Israeli Air Force carried out Operation Mole Cricket 19, successfully suppressing Syrian air defenses in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon
Anniversary
1973 - The racehorse Secretariat, of Meadow Stables (racing colors pictured), won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, achieving the first American Triple Crown victory in a quarter of a century.American Thoroughbred racehorse (1970–1989)
Historical events
History
2010 - At least 40 people are killed and more than 70 wounded in a suicide bombing at a wedding party in Arghandab, Kandahar.Suicide bombing in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
History
2009 - An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan.2009 bombing by the Tehrik-i-Taliban in Peshawar, Pakistan
History
2008 - Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.Terrorist train bombings in Bourmerdès Province, Algeria
History
1999 - Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty.1998–1999 armed conflict in the Balkans
History
1995 - Ansett New Zealand Flight 703 crashes into the Tararua Range during approach to Palmerston North Airport on the North Island of New Zealand, killing four.1995 aviation accident in New Zealand
History
1979 - The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven.1979 amusement park fire in Milson's Point, New South Wales, Australia
History
1978 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men.Largest church adhering to Mormonism
History
1973 - In horse racing, Secretariat wins the U.S. Triple Crown.American Thoroughbred racehorse (1970–1989)
History
1972 - Severe rainfall causes a dam in the Black Hills of South Dakota to burst, creating a flood that kills 238 people and causes $160 million in damage.Mountain range in South Dakota and Wyoming, United States
History
1968 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.President of the United States from 1963 to 1969
Notable births
Born
2000 - Laurie Hernandez, American gymnastAmerican artistic gymnast (born 2000)
Born
1993 - George Jennings, Australian rugby league playerTonga international rugby league footballer
Born
1992 - Zach Hyman, Canadian ice hockey playerCanadian ice hockey player (born 1992)
Born
1992 - Boyd Cordner, Australian rugby league playerAustralia international rugby league footballer
Notable deaths
Died
2026 - Cyril Karabus, South African paediatric oncologist (born 1935)South African oncologist (1935–2026)
Died
2026 - Alexander Yanchulev, Bulgarian politician and engineer (born 1938)Bulgarian politician and civil engineer (1938–2026)
Died
2025 - Sly Stone, American musician and record producer (Sly and the Family Stone)American musician (1943–2025)
Died
2025 - Pik-Sen Lim, Malaysian-British actress and voice artist.Malaysian-British actress (1944–2025)
Died
2024 - James Lawson, American activist, professor, and minister (born 1928)American activist (1928–2024)
Died
2023 - Alain Touraine, French sociologist (born 1925)French sociologist (1925–2023)
Died
2022 - Julee Cruise, American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress (born 1956)American singer (1956–2022)
Died
2022 - Billy Kametz, American voice actor (born 1987)American voice actor (1987–2022)
Sky
Moon phase
Waning Crescent
6.3% illuminated
Lunar age: 27.1 days
Sun zodiac
Gemini
18.94 degrees
Constellation: Taurus
Moon zodiac
Taurus
18.75 degrees
Constellation: Aries
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.