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October 9th - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on October 9th. If you celebrate your birthday on October 9th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
October 9th 1900
The British actor Alastair Sim was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
October 9th 1940
Singer and songwriter John Lennon of "The Beatles" was born in Liverpool, England.
October 9th 1944
Jon Entwistle, bass guitarist with "The Who" was born. See more famous people who were born on October 9th Some of the famous people who died on this day
October 9th 1955
The actress Alice Joyce died age 65.
October 9th 1958
Pope Pius XII died.
October 9th 1990
The actor Richard Murdoch died age 83. See more famous people who died on October 9th Some of the famous events that happend on this day
October 9th 1962
Uganda gained independance from Britain.