September 9

    What happened on September 9 in history

    6 events fall on September 9, from 1543 to 1976. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 9

    1. 1543

      Mary, Queen of Scots is crowned

      She is crowned at nine months old at Stirling Castle.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1543

      Mary Stuart is crowned

      The nine-month-old queen is crowned at Stirling.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    3. 1739

      The Stono Rebellion

      The largest slave uprising in the British mainland colonies begins in South Carolina.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    4. 1850

      California becomes a state

      The gold rush territory joins as a free state.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1948

      North Korea is founded

      The Democratic People's Republic is proclaimed in Pyongyang.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    6. 1976

      Mao dies

      The chairman's death in Beijing ends an era in Chinese politics.

      Play the 20th century round

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