On July 9th:

1762 Catherine the Great Assumes Power

On July 9, 1762, Catherine the Great became the ruler of Russia following the coup that deposed her husband, Tsar Peter III. Continue Reading …

1846 U.S. Takes San Francisco from Mexico

As part of the broader conflict of the Mexican-American War, the United States took control of San Francisco from Mexico on July 9, 1846.  Continue Reading …

1877 Wimbledon Tournament Begins

The first Wimbledon Championship began on July 9, 1877, at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in London. Continue Reading …