Historical Events
- In World War II, US troops secure Saipan as Japan falls
- U-740 sunk by depth charges from a British Liberator aircraft
Famous Birthdays
- Dorian Rudnytsky, American concert and session cellist (New York Rock & Roll Ensemble), and composer (Costa Blanca Suite), born in New York City
- Glen Cook, American sci-fi author (Shadowline, Star's End), born in New York City
- Joe Miceli, American drummer (John Fred and His Playboy Band - "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)"), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (d. 2019)
About July 9, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
