Revised Calendar Page: What Happened on May 9th?
Events transpired on the 9th of May. - Actions Taken on May 9th
Let's dive into the happenings on today's calendar date - May 9th, 2025!
Name Days- Adalgar- Beatus- Theresia- Volkmar
Historical Events- In 2010, the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia resulted in the defeat of the black-yellow government, with Hannelore Kraft becoming the new Minister President in July.- Fast forward to 2000, when Czech Republic President Václav Havel made his first state visit to Germany since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.- In 1990, the East German women's national football team faced off against the Czechoslovakian women's team, with the latter securing a 0:3 victory in Potsdam.- On a intriguing note, in 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first oral contraceptive pill for use in the USA.- French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman took a bold step in 1950 by proposing the creation of a "European Coal and Steel Community," paving the way for the modern European Union.
Birthdays- Carolin Kebekus (45), a talented German actress and comedian, is a familiar face from the TV show "PussyTerror TV".- Known for her role as Tanja Schildknecht in the ARD series "Lindenstraße", Sybille Waury celebrates her 55th birthday today.- Jupp Heynckes (80), a former German footballer for Borussia Mönchengladbach, and a renowned coach of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, turned 80 this year!- Iris Ebling (85), a distinguished German jurist, served as the first woman President of the Federal Finance Court (BFH) from 1999-2005.
Death Anniversaries- On this date in 1805, the world bid farewell to the renowned German poet, Friedrich Schiller. Known for masterpieces like "The Robbers," "Intrigue and Love," "Don Carlos," "Wallenstein," and "Mary Stuart," he was knighted in 1802, and was born in 1759.
Extra Tidbits:- 1662: Mr Punch Makes His English Debut On May 9, 1662, Mr. Punch, the central character of the traditional puppet show "Punch and Judy," made his English debut, as noticed by Samuel Pepys in his diary. The show was possibly performed by Pietro Gimonde, known as 'Signor Bologna'.
- 1994: Nelson Mandela Elected President On May 9, 1994, the South African parliament elected Nelson Mandela as the first black president of South Africa, marking a significant step in the country's path to democracy after apartheid.
- 2004: Assassination of Akhmad Kadyrov On May 9, 2004, Akhmad Kadyrov, the Moscow-backed leader of Chechnya, was killed in a bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, along with six others. This event created turmoil in the region, leading to further conflict.
Revisiting May 9th: Additional Facts and Trivia
In the realm of politics, Rüttgers, a CSU member, marked a significant day on this date in 2008. He announced his candidacy for the Federal President of Germany, as a challenger to Christian Wulff in the party primaries.
In the world of EU regulations, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal was adopted on May 9, 1968, setting guidelines for beef and veal production and trade within the EEC.
On the sports front, yesterday marked a memorable day in 1992 when the German Ice Hockey Federation was re-established, uniting East and West German ice hockey associations after the dissolution of East Germany. This move paved the way for a stronger, unified German ice hockey team.
In the world of media, German tabloid Bild published its first issue on May 9, 1952, becoming one of the most widely circulated newspapers in Europe with a daily readership of over 11 million. The paper, known for its bold, sensationalist headlines, has played a significant role in shaping German public opinion for over 6 decades.
