Historical Events
- South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan.
- Super Rugby Final, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane: Queensland Reds beat Canterbury Crusaders 18-13 at home for their first SR title
Famous Weddings
- American NBA Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas (24) weds long-term girlfriend Jaime Collins at Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Don Ackerman, American basketball player (b. 1930)
- Facundo Cabral, Argentine folk, rock, and protest singer-songwriter, shot and killed riding in a car with a concert promoter at 74
- Würzel [Michael Burston], British musician (Motörhead), dies of ventricular fibrillation at 61
About July 9, 2011
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Give Me Everything - Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
#1 Song: Don't Wanna Go Home - Jason Derulo
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