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July 9

Born on July 9? You're a Cancer with the Ruby birthstone.

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July 9 Zodiac Sign

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Element: Water

intuitiveloyalnurturingempatheticprotective

Birthstone

Ruby

Birth Flower

Larkspur

Season

Summer

Numerology 7

A number of introspection, wisdom, and the search for truth.

July 9: This Day in History

  • 1816Argentina declared independence from Spain following years of conflict during the wars of independence in South America.
  • 1850Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th President of the United States after the death of President Zachary Taylor.
  • 1877The first Wimbledon lawn tennis championships were held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in London.
  • 1955Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein published the Russell–Einstein Manifesto, calling on world leaders to seek peaceful resolutions to conflict.
  • 1969Canada's Official Languages Act came into force, making both English and French official languages of the federal government.

Famous Birthdays on July 9

  • Tom Hanks (1956)actor and filmmaker
  • Brian May (1947)guitarist of queen
  • Courtney Love (1964)musician and actress
  • Jimmy Smits (1955)actor
  • Kelly McGillis (1957)actress

Did You Know? July 9 Fun Facts

  • Tom Hanks is one of only two actors to win back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor.
  • Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, first held on this date in 1877.

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