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 formed a band with Amber Sweeney called Everly. 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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