1762 Catherine the Great Assumes Power
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On July 9, 1762, Catherine the Great became the ruler of Russia following the coup that deposed her husband, Tsar Peter III. Continue Reading …
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1846 U.S. Takes San Francisco from Mexico
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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 …
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1877 Wimbledon Tournament Begins
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The first Wimbledon Championship began on July 9, 1877, at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in London. Continue Reading …
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