What day is December 9? Historical events that took place on December 9
This Day in History December 9th. The most notable events that took place on December 9th range from historical, political to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on December 9
December 9, 1909:Ms. Le Thi Xuyen was born in Dai Loc district, Quang Nam province. She is one of the first leaders and has worked the longest (32 years) of the Vietnam Women's Union since the merger of women's organizations into the Vietnam Women's Union.
December 9, 1920:The 8th All-Russian Congress of Soviets took place in Moscow. At the congress, Lenin presented a plan for nationwide electrification, aimed at promoting the process of building socialist Russia and consolidating the Soviet government.
December 9, 1993:Professor, Academician Nguyen Khanh Toan passed away. He was a profound scholar, with extensive knowledge in the fields of history, literature, philosophy, linguistics, ethnology, education, and a rich understanding of Eastern and Western cultures.
International events taking place on December 9
December 9, 1962:Petrified Forest National Park is located in Arizona, USA.
December 9, 1966:Barbados joins the United Nations.
December 9, 1971:The United Arab Emirates joins the United Nations.
December 9, 1979:Scientists on the World Health Organization committee certified that smallpox has been eradicated worldwide.
December 9, 2017:Australia becomes the 26th country to recognize same-sex marriage.
December 9, 2019:The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Wuhan.
December 9th every year:International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD)
