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