May 9 is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 236 days remain until the end of the year.

Victory Day[a 1] is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in …

On This Day In History - May 9: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Historical events for the 9th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 9.

Research the history and significance of this day or attend a virtual event to commemorate the occasion. As you wind down, organize a fun and playful sock memorial to honor those lost in the laundry abyss. Share stories of missing socks and reminisce about …

Discover what happened on May 9 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

May 9, 2012 · What happened on this day in history, May 9. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on May 9.

1914 - U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint congressional resolution that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. 1915 - German and French forces fought the Battle of Artois. 1926 - Americans Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett became the first men to fly an airplane over the North Pole.

May 9th is the 129th day in the Gregorian calendar On this day Russia staged its biggest ever military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory Day; between 75,000 and 100,000 people marched on Washington to protest the Vietnam War, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first oral pill for contraception.

May 9 is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 236 days remaining until the end of the year. 1092 – Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated. 1671 – Thomas Blood attempts to steal England 's Crown Jewels. 1763 – The Siege of Fort Detroit begins during Pontiac's War against British forces.