May 9 in History
What happened on May 9 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on may 9 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on may 9 in history.
?>1974
The House Judiciary Committee begins formal hearings on Nixon impeachment.
1962
A laser beam is successfully bounced off the moon for the first time.
1946
King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy abdicates his throne and is replaced by Umberto I.
1941
The German submarine U-110 is captured at sea along with its Enigma machine by the Royal Navy.
1936
Fascist Italy captures the city of Addis Abba, Ethiopia and annexes the country.
1926
Explorers Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett make the first flight over the North Pole.
1915
German and French forces fight the Battle of Artois.
1864
Union General John Sedgwick is shot and killed by a Confederate sharpshooter during fighting at Spotsylvania. His last words are: “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this dist–“
1859
Threatened by the advancing French army, the Austrian army retreats across the River Sesia in Italy.
1813
U.S. troops under William Henry Harrison take Fort Meigs from British and Canadian troops.
1754
The first newspaper cartoon in America appears.
1502
Christopher Columbus leaves Spain on his final trip to the New World.