November 9th is World Freedom Day and Chaos Never Dies Day.
We made it to day 313 of the year and there’s only 52 days left to go until we reach the new year.
Is today a special day for you? It is for us! Here you’ll discover some interesting facts & events that happened on November 9th throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1906, Theodore Roosevelt became the first US president to travel abroad while in office? He boarded the U.S.S. Louisiana to visit the newly formed Republic of Panama.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about November 9th in history!
What Events Happened On November 9 In History?
2015 In San Diego, California, SeaWorld announced that it would phase out its orca shows following protests.
2005 The European Space Agency launched the Venus Express, the first European spacecraft to reach Venus.
1999 Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli released his sixth album, “Sacred Arias,” which sold over 5 million copies, making it the highest-selling classical album ever by a solo singer.
1989 The Berlin Wall began to fall.
1967 NASA launched the Apollo 4 test spacecraft to test the Saturn V rocket for the first time.
1907 King Edward VII was gifted with The Cullinan Diamond (the world’s largest diamond) on his 60th birthday.
1906 Theodore Roosevelt became the first US president to visit another country while in office, visiting Puerto Rico and Panama.
1904 The first sustained flight of over five minutes was achieved and traveled three miles in the process.
1888 Mary Jane Kelly was found dead on her bed in London. She is thought to have been the fifth and final victim of the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
1842 George Bruce received the first US design patents for typefaces and bordering.
1620 The Mayflower, filled with Puritan Pilgrims, spotted land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
1520 The Stockholm Bloodbath came to an end when the final executions took place.
1494 Piero the Unfortunate was stripped of his title of Lord of Florence, Italy, and exiled.
1313 Holy Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria defeated Frederick I of Austria during the Battle of Gammelsdorf.
Famous People Born On November 9
If today’s your birthday, you share this special day with Finn Cole! Here are other famous people born on this day.
1996 Momo
Japanese Singer
- Age:
- 25 years old
- Born In:
- Kyoto, Japan
1972 Eric Dane
American Actor
- Age:
- 49 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1973 Nick Lachey
American Singer
- Age:
- 48 years old
- Born In:
- Kentucky, USA
1995 Finn Cole
English Actor
- Age:
- 26 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On November 9
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
World Freedom Day
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn down. World Freedom Day was created to celebrate this day as it marked the beginning of a world with less communism and more freedom. The ideal way to celebrate today is to read up on this truly momentous occasion.
Chaos Never Dies Day
We spend a lot of our lives trying to avoid chaos as much as possible, but in doing so, we often get even more stressed! Chaos Never Dies Day is a day to try and embrace the chaotic nature of life, so go with the flow today and dance to the true chaotic beat of existence!
November 9 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on this day all share the Scorpio zodiac sign.
Take care not to hurt Scorpios; they can strike quite the sting while holding the grudge for years to come. However, treat a Scorpio right, and you’ve got a friend for life.
If your birthday is in November, your birthstone is the topaz. When the topaz gem is gifted to someone, it represents a promise of everlasting love and friendship.
People born on November 9 were likely conceived on or around February 16 in the same year.
