Historical Events
- 5th day of Battle of Kursk, USSR: Operation Citadel - Germans occupy Verchopenje
- British air raid sinks U-435
Famous Birthdays
- John H. Casper, USAF and astronaut (STS 36, 54, 62, 77), born in Greenville, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Clifford Whittingham Beers, American mental hygiene pioneer, dies at 67
About July 9, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
