Unfiltered, Uncensored Almanac for May 9th
On the 9th of May, the specified date witnesses an unspecified occurrence. - Events that transpired on May 9th, detailed information forthcoming.
Dive into today's raw and uncensored almanac for May 9th, 2025:
Monikers du jour
Adalgar, Beatus, Theresia, Volkmar
Milestones Past
2010 - The state government of Minister President Jürgen Rüttgers (CDU) crumbles in the state election held in North Rhine-Westphalia. The incoming Minister President? None other than Hannelore Kraft, chairwoman of the SPD, stepping into the fray in July.
2000 - The Czech Republic's President Václav Havel embarks on his inaugural state visit to Germany. With the separation of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, Havel's previous visits were strictly working engagements.
1990 - The GDR's women's national team tastes defeat in their sole international match against Czechoslovakia's women's football team, going down 0:3 in Potsdam.
1960 - The FDA blesses the first birth control pill for use in the USA.
1950 - The French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman, puts forward his groundbreaking proposal for a "European Coal and Steel Community." This is the seed that eventually blossoms into the European Union.
Birthdays (and a few tales of life)
1980 - Carolin Kebekus (45) - Comedian and actress known for her outrageous antics on "PussyTerror TV"
1970 - Sybille Waury (55) - Actress best recognized for her role as Tanja Schildknecht in "Lindenstraße," an ARD series.
1945 - Jupp Heynckes (80) - Football legend who coached Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and tallied Champions League victories in 1998 and 2013, as well as three German championships in 1989, 1990, and 2018.
1940 - Iris Ebling (85) - Influential jurist who served as the first female President of the Federal Finance Court (BFH) from 1999-2005.
Farewells (and a nod to their legacy)
1805 - Friedrich Schiller - German poet, fondly remembered for "The Robbers," "Intrigue and Love," "Don Carlos," "Wallenstein," "Mary Stuart," and "William Tell." Knighted in 1802, he was born in 1759.
Enrichment data (for those with an itch for trivia)
While we stick to the years mentioned in the base article, here's a quick glance at a few historical events involving May 9th:
- 1386: England and Portugal formalized their alliance.
- 1502: Christopher Columbus began his fourth and final voyage to the New World.
- 1869: The first transcontinental railroad was completed in the United States, connecting the country coast to coast.
- 1901: Australia opened its first parliament.
- 1926: Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett claimed the first flight over the North Pole.
- 1945: Victory Day was celebrated across the world, marking Nazi Germany's surrender.
- 1950: Robert Schuman proposed the European Coal and Steel Community.
- 1960: The FDA approved the first birth control pill.
- 1994: Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.
- 2012: President Barack Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage[1][2].
- In 1899, John Burr patented an improved rotary blade lawn mower in the US[2].
- The European Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal continues to shape the beef and veal industry in Europe.
- The debate over the enforcement of the beef and veal regulation remains a hot topic in policy-and-legislation and politics discourse.
- In a recent calendar proposal, the legislation regarding beef and veal was highlighted in the general news section.
- The consequences of the beef and veal regulation on local farmers have sparked a series of protests across various European states.
- As the beef and veal prices continue to fluctuate, experts predict an impact on the overall European economy.
- The Czech Republic, as a member of the European Union, adheres to the rules of the beef and veal regulation.
- Czech cattle ranchers have expressed concern over the financial implications of the beef and veal regulation on their businesses.
- The football community has shown interest in the beef and veal regulation, with some arguing that the costly implementation may affect funding for sports programs.
- The champions league football match between Czech and German teams could be affected by the regulation due to the travel restrictions.
- Baseball and hockey associations have also joined the discussion, arguing that the increased cost of livestock feed due to the regulation could impact their athlete's diets.
- Golf clubs across Europe have expressed concerns over the potential increase in costs for beef and veal dishes served at their establishments.
- Online sports betting platforms have begun to factor in the beef and veal regulation as a potential impact on various sports leagues including European leagues, MLB, NHL, racing, NBA, and Masters.
- The officials of horse-racing associations have raised concerns over the regulation's potential impact on livestock used in the sport.
- Weather reports have taken into consideration the potential effect of the beef and veal regulation on agricultural practices and food supplies.
- Tennis tournaments and sports-analysis publications have entered the conversation, discussing the possible disruptions to player's diets due to the regulation.