December 9th celebrates Techno Day and Weary Willie Day.
This day marks the 344th day of 2024, and there’s only 16 days to go until Christmas Day, are you excited yet?
This day in history was a great day for fast food, here you’ll find out why and so much more as we look at facts and historic events that fell on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1960, the first Domino’s Pizza was purchased in Ypsilanti, Michigan? Originally called DomiNick’s, after the previous owner, the idea for their modern name would come from a delivery driver.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about December 9th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on December 9 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
Over 40 camels were disqualified from the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival’s beauty pageant.
With a $66 million cash prize, it’s no wonder people are tempted to skew the odds in their camel’s favor. Sixteen camels were cut from the contest for having botox injections, with another twenty-seven disqualified for having stretched-out body parts.
2014
The CIA Torture Report was released.
This report detailed the CIA’s use of torture on detainees between 2001 and 2006. This report was over 6,700 pages long, describing the history of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program.
2005
Brokeback Mountain film was released, directed by Ang Lee, and based on the story by Annie Proulx.
1965
A giant ball of fire was seen arching across the sky from Michigan to Pennsylvania.
The Kecksburg UFO incident was seen in six US states, as well as in Ontario, Canada. Witnesses reported sonic booms, pieces of metal debris, and grass fires before the object crash-landed near Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. NASA announced in 2005 that the object was really just a Soviet satellite that failed to stay in orbit.
Famous Births
If today is your birthday, you have this in common with Simon Helberg. Find out more about what famous people were born on this day.
1934
Judi Dench
English
Actress
Age:
89 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1953
John Malkovich
American
Actor
Age:
70 years old
Born In:
Illinois, USA
1978
Jesse Metcalfe
American
Actor
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
Connecticut, USA
Quotes
Below you’ll find the most popular things people have said or written on this day throughout history.
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
World Techno Day
It doesn’t matter what kind of techno music you like; Techno Day doesn’t discriminate! Originally from Detroit, techno has grown into a global genre with countless subgenres sprouting from it. So listen to some tunes and get your dance on today, or lay down some of your own beats!
Weary Willie Day
Weary Willie may not be known as well today, but in the early 20th century, he was one of the most famous American clowns. Today’s not just about Willie, but a celebration of all the clowns worldwide. Of course, the best way to participate today is to clown around, so get silly!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
For a short time in the 1970s, US airlines installed piano bars, cocktail lounges, and restaurants on their larger planes. They were eventually replaced to add more seats.
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on December 9th, your star sign is Sagittarius.
If you’re a Sagittarian, we know you love living life to the max, but you might wish to sometimes slow things down – just a notch, of course.
People born during December have the Blue Topaz birthstone. This icy-looking gemstone offers prosperity and fortune to the wearer while also protecting them from harm.
Anyone born on Dec 9 would likely have been conceived around March 18 in the same year.
A baby that is conceived on this day will be due around September 1st, 2025.
