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1942 – World War II: Battle of Savo Island: ... "Historical Events on August 9". OnThisDay.com. This page was last edited on 6 January 2025, at 21:24 ...
August 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples; National Women's Day in South Africa First Smokey Bear poster 1821 – The statue of A'a from Rurutu was presented to members of the London Missionary Society on the south Pacific island of Ra'iatea .
The Singapore National Day Parade is a national ceremony in Singapore that takes place each year on 9 August to commemorate the country's independence. The firework display seen here was part of the festivities in 2011, held at The Float @ Marina Bay , the world's largest floating stage and football stadium, located on the waters of the Marina ...
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.
Until 9 August, Japan's war council still insisted on its four conditions for surrender. The full cabinet met at 14:30 on 9 August, and spent most of the day debating surrender. Anami conceded that victory was unlikely, but argued in favor of continuing the war. The meeting ended at 17:30, with no decision having been reached.
1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States ( National Science Foundation Network ) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol ...
August 5 – The discovery of the Tel Dan Stele, the first archaeological confirmation of the existence of the Davidic line, announced. August 9 – King Albert II of Belgium is sworn into office nine days after the death of his brother, King Baudouin I. August 12 - Renowned Yorkshire District Nurse Julie Russell celebrates her 30th birthday.
The following events occurred in August 1969 ... enter orbit around Mars by August 9, ... undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion in history, ...