On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
June 9
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
During hearings investigating conflicting accusations between the United States Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy, Army lawyer Joseph N. Welch asked McCarthy: "At long last, have you left no sense of decency?"
Wikipedia: United States ArmyFighting began between the Viet Cong and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles in the Vietnam War.
Wikipedia: Viet CongThe 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.
Wikipedia: Secretariat (horse)Lebanon War: The Israeli Air Force carried out Operation Mole Cricket 19, successfully suppressing Syrian air defenses in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
Wikipedia: 1982 Lebanon WarYugoslav Wars: The Kumanovo Agreement was signed, bringing an end to the Kosovo War the next day.
Wikipedia: Yugoslav WarsA child suicide bomber attacked a wedding in Nadahan, Afghanistan, killing at least 40 people and injuring at least 70 others.
Wikipedia: Nadahan wedding bombingDominican-American retired baseball player David Ortiz was shot and severely wounded while at a bar in Santo Domingo.
Wikipedia: David Ortiz