Sept 9
Here’s a roundup of notable headlines that broke around September 9 in years past—1 year ago (2024), 5 years ago (2020), and 10 years ago (2015):
Around September 9, 2024 (1 year ago)
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Israel's Largest Protests: Approximately 750,000 Israelis marched in Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding a ceasefire, a hostages deal, and the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu—described as some of the largest demonstrations in Israel’s history. Democracy Now!
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Border Closure After Shooting: Following the killing of three Israeli security guards by a Jordanian truck driver, Israel temporarily closed all border crossings with Jordan. Democracy Now!
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Strikes Across the Region: Israeli strikes in central Syria reportedly killed 14 people and wounded 43, while other strikes in Lebanon killed three paramedics; emergency meetings were convened. Just Security
Around September 9, 2020 (5 years ago)
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DOJ Defends Trump in Defamation Case: The Department of Justice attempted to take over former President Trump’s defense in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll. The Week
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Police Leadership Shakeup Over Daniel Prude’s Death: Rochester’s police chief and top deputies resigned amid protests over Prude’s death while in custody. The Week
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AstraZeneca Paused COVID Vaccine Trials: A serious adverse event in a UK trial participant prompted a halt of the AstraZeneca–Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial. The Week
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Superspreader at Sturgis Rally: A study estimated that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally contributed to over 250,000 COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Democracy Now!
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Hottest September on Record: September 2020 was confirmed as the warmest September globally, with record heat, fire outbreaks like in Siberia, melting ice, and alarming climate signals. TIME
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Mória Camp Fires in Greece: Serious fires broke out at Greece’s largest migrant camp during COVID quarantines, leaving it destroyed and spurring aid responses from European leaders. Wikipedia+1
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Scotland’s COVID Toll Rising: Scotland reported a 33% rise in deaths between April–June and warned its outdoor education sector might collapse without aid. Wikipedia
Around September 9, 2015 (10 years ago)
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Queen Becomes Longest-Reigning Monarch: On September 9, Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Wikipedia+1
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iPhone 6S Event Announced: Apple confirmed its September 9, 2015 event expected to unveil the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, Force Touch, and possibly more. WIRED+1
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Russia Confirms Military Role in Syria: Russian military experts’ presence in Syria was officially acknowledged, signaling escalation in the conflict. Just Security
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Egypt Sends Troops to Yemen: Egypt deployed approximately 800 troops to support Saudi-led operations in Yemen. Wikipedia
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Turkish Forces Cross into Iraq: Turkey’s military crossed into northern Iraq to engage Kurdish militants following domestic attacks. Democracy Now!
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Tropical Storm Etau Hits Japan: Etau made landfall in Honshu, causing flooding and damage across eastern Japan. Wikipedia
Summary Table
| Year | Date | Notable Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (1 yr ago) | ~Sep 9, 2024 | Massive protests in Israel; border incidents; regional strikes |
| 2020 (5 yrs ago) | ~Sep 9, 2020 | COVID-related trials/events, climate records, social unrest |
| 2015 (10 yrs ago) | ~Sep 9, 2015 | Royal milestone, Apple’s event, regional conflicts, natural disaster |
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