May 9th Calendar Happenings & Reminders
On the 9th of May, occurred the events in question. - On the 9th of May, an event occurred.
Join us as we explore the eventful happenings of May 9th!
Friendly Names
- Adalgar
- Beatus
- Theresia
- Volkmar
Historical Tidbits
- 2010: In the North Rhine-Westphalia state election, the black-yellow government led by CDU's Minister President Jürgen Rüttgers is ousted. In July, the SPD state chairwoman, Hannelore Kraft, is appointed as the new Minister President.
- 2000: Czech President Václav Havel makes his first visit to Germany following the separation of Czechoslovakia in 1993.
- 1990: The women's national team from the former GDR faced off against Czechoslovakia's women's football team in Potsdam, losing 0:3.
- 1960: The American health authority, FDA, approved the first contraceptive pill for use in the USA.
- 1950: French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman put forth a proposal for a "European Coal and Steel Community," laying the groundwork for the European Union.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives
- 1980: Carolin Kebekus, a German actress and comedian, celebrates her 45th birthday. Known for her work on "PussyTerror TV."
- 1970: Sybille Waury, a popular German actress, turns 55 today. She is remembered for her role as Tanja Schildknecht in "Lindenstraße."
- 1945: Jupp Heynckes, a German footballer and coach, marks his 80th birthday. He has won numerous championships with teams like Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich.
- 1940: Iris Ebling, a distinguished German jurist, celebrates her 85th birthday. She served as President of the Federal Finance Court from 1999-2005.
In Memory
- 1805: Friedrich Schiller, a renowned German poet, passes away. Known for works like "The Robbers," "Intrigue and Love," and "Don Carlos," Schiller was knighted in 1802 and born in 1759.
- The Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal was a significant political event in the European Union, much like the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2010, where the CDU's Minister President Jürgen Rüttgers was ousted.
- Similarly, Czech President Václav Havel's first visit to Germany following the separation of Czechoslovakia in 1993 and the women's football match in Potsdam in 1990 between the teams from the former GDR and Czechoslovakia are significant events in European politics and sports.
- Just as the European Coal and Steel Community proposal by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in 1950 laid the groundwork for the European Union, the first contraceptive pill's approval in the USA in 1960 marked a turning point in American policy-and-legislation.
- In the world of entertainment, the birthdays of influential figures such as Carolin Kebekus, Sybille Waury, Jupp Heynckes, and Iris Ebling, who have made their mark in German television, football, and jurisprudence, are reminders of the rich cultural history of the region.
- In the modern era, the ongoing events in Westphalia, politics, general news, sports, and European leagues continue to shape the character and direction of not only Germany but the wider Europe.
- The production and consumption of beef and veal remain a significant aspect of the common market in many European countries, much like how veal has been a crucial part of traditional Westphalian cuisine, such as Westphalia ham.
