June 9th is Rosé Day & Donald Duck Day.
Today marks day 160 of the year, and we have 205 days left of the year.
Everyone who was born on June 9th shares the same star sign, Gemini.
June 9 saw the introduction of one of the most famous cartoons of all time on TV, but it’s also been an important day in history for war, politics and space exploration.
Did you know that on this day in 1934, Donald Duck came to public screens for the first time? His debut was in the film “The Wise Little Hen”.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about June 9th in history!
What Happened On June 9 In History?
1985
Soviet Space Program’s Vega 1 that was launched December 15, 1984 released a space probe on this day to enter Venus.
The probe successfully entered the planets atmosphere on June 11.
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1975
British Parliament was broadcasted live.
On this day the House of Commons meeting was transmitted live on BBC Radio.
Source UK Parliament
1958
London Gatwick Airport was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
The airport was also the world's first that combined air, road and rail travel from one location.
Source Greater Brighton
1549
The Church of England adopted the Book of Common Prayer.
Following the death of King Henry VIII, parliament passed the Act of Uniformity on January 29, 1549, stating that on June 9, the Book of Common Prayer must be adopted by the Church of England.
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Did you know that on this day, June 9th 1934, Donald Duck came to public screens for the first time?