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December 9: Day of the Week
December 9, 2024 is the 344th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 22 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Monday.
If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Getsuyōbi.
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Here’s the December calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
December 9 Historical Event(s)
1851
The first YMCA in North America is established in Montreal, Quebec.
1856
The Iranian city of Bushehr surrenders to occupying British forces.
1935
Walter Liggett, American newspaper editor and muckraker, is killed in gangland murder.
1941
World War II: The 19th Bombardment Group attacks Japanese ships off the coast of Vigan, Luzon.
1946
The “Subsequent Nuremberg Trials” begin with the “Doctors’ Trial”, prosecuting doctors alleged to be involved in human experimentation.
1956
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810, a Canadair North Star, crashes near Hope, British Columbia, Canada, killing all 62 people on board.
1971
Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Air Force executes an airdrop of Indian Army units, bypassing Pakistani defences.
1979
The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first and to date only human disease driven to extinction.
1987
Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The First Intifada begins in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
1988
The Michael Hughes Bridge in Sligo, Ireland is officially opened.
Who were born on December 9?
1610
Baldassare Ferri, Italian castrato (d. 1680)
1787
John Dobson, English architect (d. 1865)
1842
Peter Kropotkin, Russian anarchist (d. 1921)
1886
Clarence Birdseye, American frozen food manufacturer (d. 1956)
1916
Jerome Beatty Jr., American author (d. 2002)
1952
Michael Dorn, American actor
1966
Mateo Romero, Native American painter
1966
Shane Scott, American director, writer, producer, cinematographer, editor, musician
1969
Jakob Dylan, American singer (The Wallflowers)
1980
Ryder Hesjedal, Canadian cyclist
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters AMEPUVMY? Check your answers here: Word search AMEPUVMY. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
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Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.