2006 - The world's largest parade of Fiat cars takes place
1962 - Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans exhibition opens at Ferus Gallery in LA
1877 - The Wimbledon tournament begins
1868 - The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law.
1776 - George Washington ordered Declaration of Independence read out loud to members of the Continental Army in NYC for first time
This Day In Business
1953 - The first helicopter passenger service is introduced in New York City.
1997 - Mike Tyson banned from professional boxing from biting off Evander Holyfield's ear.
2011 - In Northeast Africa, South Sudan gains its independence from Sudan.
1968 - The great Wilt Chamberlain traded from Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Lakers
July 9th Holiday
Constitution Day (Australia) - Celebrates the adoption of the Australian Constitution of July 9, 1900.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She began her TV career doing voiceovers for Tyson Chicken commercials. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the July 9 Birthday Horoscope.
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