July 9

What happened on July 9 in history

3 events fall on July 9, from 1357 to 1955. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 9

  1. 1357

    Charles Bridge is begun

    The foundation stone is laid in Prague at an astrologically chosen hour.

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  2. 1877

    The first Wimbledon

    Twenty-two men play for the All England Club's new lawn tennis title.

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  3. 1955

    The Russell–Einstein Manifesto

    Scientists call for nuclear disarmament days after Einstein's death.

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