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September 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 September 9th. If you celebrate your birthday on September 9th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
September 9th 1828
The Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy was born.
September 9th 1896
The American actor, writer, and film director Elliott Nugent was born in Dover, Ohio, USA.
September 9th 1900
The English novelist James Hilton was born. See more famous people who were born on September 9th Some of the famous people who died on this day
September 9th 1087
William the Conqueror died.
September 9th 1951
The Scottish composer and music critic Cecil Gray died in Worthing, Sussex, England, aged 56.
September 9th 1971
The American actor and comedian Billy Gilbert died in Los Angeles, California, aged 77. See more famous people who died on September 9th Some of the famous events that happend on this day
September 9th 1850
California became the 31st state of the USA.