June 9

    What happened on June 9 in history

    3 events fall on June 9, from 68 to 1973. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on June 9

    1. 68

      Nero dies

      The emperor kills himself and the Julio-Claudian dynasty ends.

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    2. 1934

      Donald Duck debuts

      The Wise Little Hen introduces the short-tempered duck.

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    3. 1973

      Secretariat wins the Triple Crown

      The horse takes the Belmont by thirty-one lengths.

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