Historical Events
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Maria Sharapova of Russia wins her first US title; overpowers Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4
Maria Sharapova
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Tennis player Iva Majoli (29) weds local businessman Stipe Marić
Iva Majoli
Famous Deaths
- Gérard Brach, French screenwriter (b. 1927)
- Matt Gadsby, English footballer (b. 1979)
- Richard Burmer, American composer and musician, dies at 50
- William B. Ziff Jr., American magazine publishing executive, (Modern Bride; Popular Electronics, PC Magazine), dies of cancer at 76
2006 Highlights
About September 9, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo