Today in History: May 9th?is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 236 days remaining until the end of the year.
There are several notable events that happened on May 9 throughout history, and that's why it's an important day in Indian and world history.
If you're wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you're in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.?
In this article,?we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on May 9.?Take a look:??
The first horse tram began on 9 May 1874 on two routes Colaba to Pydhonie via Crawford Market, and Bori Bunder to Pydhonie. It was drawn by two horses and some trams even by six to eight horses. The cost of riding the tram was one anna which had a speed of 5 miles per hour.
On May 9, 2018, US retail giant Walmart buys 77%in India's top e-commerce firm Flipkart, India's largest start-up at about $21 billion in what is one of the biggest acquisitions in the country.?
On May 9, 1962, MIT researchers successfully bounced a laser off the Moon for the first time. The Earth-Moon distance was found using time taken by reflected light to return while its accuracy was improved following the installation of retroreflectors on the Moon by Apollo 11 astronauts.Militia Act establishes conscription under federal law
On May 9, 1960, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the world¡¯s first commercially produced birth-control pill¡ªEnovid-10, made by the G.D. Searle Company of Chicago, Illinois.?
Ten years after the Nazis were defeated in World War II, West Germany formally joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a mutual defense group aimed at containing Soviet expansion in Europe. This action marked the final step of West Germany¡¯s integration into the Western European defense system.?
A proud Black nationalist, Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa on May 9, 1994. He was the son of Chief Henry Mandela of the Madiba clan of the Xhosa-speaking Tembu people. After his father's death, Mandela renounced his claim to the chieftainship to become a lawyer.?
-?In 2012, President Barack Obama declared his unequivocal support for same-sex marriage in a historic announcement that came three days after Vice President Joe Biden spoke in favor of such unions on NBC¡¯s ¡°Meet the Press.¡± Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney repeated his opposition to gay marriage, telling reporters in Oklahoma City, ¡°I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.¡± In 2019, Pope Francis issued a groundbreaking new church law requiring all Catholic priests and nuns to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities.
- In 2020, the Food and Drug Administration approved a coronavirus antigen test that could quickly detect virus proteins from swabs that were swiped inside the naval cavity.
In addition to these historical events on May 9 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.
1511 ¨C Maldev Rathore, an Indian ruler, was born.
1540 - Maharana Pratap, an Indian ruler, was born.
1866 ¨C Gopal Krishna Gokhale, an Indian freedom fighter and politician, was born.
1989 - Vijay Deverakonda, a South Indian actor was born.?
1986 - The first person to reach Mount Everest, the Himalayas, Tenzing Norgay died in 1986.??
1998 ¨C Talat Mahmood, an Indian playback singer and actor, died.
| May 2023 Important Dates? | Important Days in May |
|---|---|
| 1 May | International Labour Day |
| 1 May | Maharashtra Day |
| 1 May | Gujarat Day |
| 1 May | World Laughter Day |
| 3 May? | Press Freedom Day |
| 3 May | World Asthma Day |
| 4 May | Coal Miners Day |
| 4 May | International Firefighter¡¯s Day |
| 6 May | International No Diet Day? |
| 7 May | World Athletics Day |
| 8 May | World Red Cross Day |
| 8 May | World Thalassaemia Day |
| 9 May | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti? |
| 11 May | National Technology Day |
| 12 May | International Nurses Day |
| 12 May | Mother's Day |
| 15 May | International Day of Families |
| 17 May | World Telecommunication Day |
| 17 May | World Hypertension Day |
| 18 May | World AIDS Vaccine Day |
| 18 May | International Museum Day |
| 20 May | National Endangered Species Day? |
| 21 May | National Anit-Terrorism Day |
| 22 May | International Day for Biological Diversity |
| 31 May | Anti-Tobacco Day |
| January | February |
|---|---|
| March | April |
| May | June |
| July | August |
| September | October |
| November | December |
What are the special days in May 2024?
Many historical events and festivals occur in May, such as Labour Day or May Day, Maharashtra Day, Gujarat Day, Firefighter¡¯s Day, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, Maharana Pratap Jayanti, National Technology Day, Buddha Purnima, National Brother's Day celebration, among others. This year Mother's Day will be observed on May 12, 2024.
When is Mother's Day 2024?
Mother's Day 2024 is Sunday, May 12, 2024.
What is the most famous day in May?
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times, also observed in socialist countries as a workers' holiday or Labor Day.
What is celebrated on 25th May?
On May 25th, the "Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories" is observed.
What is celebrated on 8th May?
On May 8th, the "Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War" is observed.
What special day is on May 15?
International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May. Family is the basic unit of society. This day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the issues related to families and to increase knowledge about the social, economic and demographic processes that affect them.
Is May 16 a special day?
Yes, May 16th is indeed a special day. It is observed as the "International Day of Living Together in Peace."
Which special day is on May 30?
Goa, a stunning state on the west coast of India, is celebrating its 36th Statehood anniversary this year. In 1976, the Goa Assembly passed a resolution seeking complete statehood, which was later officially recognised on May 30, 1987.
When is Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2024?
As per historical records, Maharana Pratap was born on May 9th, 1540 according to Julian calendar. Julian calendar is obsolete and it has been replaced by Gregorian calendar. According to Proleptic Gregorian calendar Maharana Pratap was born on May 19th 1540.
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