July 9th is officially National Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day and Sugar Cookie Day.
Today marks day 190 of the year, and we have 174 days left of the year.
Find out all about July 9th right here as we take a look at historic events that happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1988, Donald Trump became Mike Tyson’s advisor? He was to advise on both business and boxing, though he hired an expert to assist with the latter.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 9th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 9 in history? Keep reading to find out!
1937
A fire broke out in 20th Century Fox’s New Jersey film storage facility.
Film at the time was made from nitrocellulose, an incredibly volatile and flammable substance. The film in the storage facility is believed to have spontaneously combusted, causing the death of one employee and the destruction of almost all silent films created by the Fox Film Corporation prior to 1932.
1572
Nineteen Dutch Catholic clerics, secular and religious people, known as the Martyrs of Gorkum, were hanged in Brielle, the Netherlands, by militant Dutch Calvinists.
This occurred during the Dutch War of Independence; this was aside from the 16th-century religious wars which happened in the Netherlands.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Tom Hanks? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1956
Tom Hanks
American
Actor
Age:
67 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1991
Mitchel Musso
American
Actor
Age:
32 years old
Born In:
Texas, USA
1992
Douglas Booth
English
Actor
Age:
31 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1975
Jack White
American
Singer
Age:
48 years old
Born In:
Michigan, USA
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quotes ever said on July 9th.
2008
I can’t pretend that I’m brave and that I can beat the whole world.
Nelson Mandela
South African President
1955
Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.
Bertrand Russell
British Mathematician
1857
A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections – a mere heart of stone.
Special Holidays
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
National Sugar Cookie Day
The best thing about sugar cookies is that you probably already have all the ingredients at home, and they’re effortless to make! So even if you’re not a good baker, try your hand at making sugar cookies today. You’ll be amazed how quickly they disappear!
National Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day
Putting all your efforts and time into one project increases your risk of being left with nothing, so it’s best to reduce this risk by focusing on a few options simultaneously. Remember this important lesson today as it’s National Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
There is a company that sells mirrors that make people look 10 pounds thinner. Overall, the mirrors have contributed to 54% of total sales for retailers that use them.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on July 9 all share the Cancer star sign.
Cancers tend to have excellent listening skills and show a genuine interest in people. Because of this, Cancers generally do well as therapists, bodyworkers, and energy healers.
People born during July have the Ruby birthstone. Did you know that the largest ruby ever discovered is called the 125West? It’s an 18,696-carat gemstone that weighs a total of 8.2 pounds (3.7 kg). Traditionally the ruby symbolizes love, passion & energy.
If you were born on this day, you would likely have been conceived on or around October 16 of the previous year.
Babies conceived on July 9th, 2023, will likely be born around April 1st, 2024.
