A Glimpse into May 9th
Events transpired on May 9th. - On the 9th of May, the occurrences.
Brace yourself, bill-readers! This is the rundown for May 9th, 2025:
Almanac
Name Days- Adalgar, Beatus, Theresia, Volkmar
Historical Highlights
- 2010 - Sayonara, Rüttgers! The black-yellow government in North Rhine-Westphalia is boot-ed out, paving the way for Hannelore Kraft to take the reins as Minister President in July.
- 2000 - Czech President, Václav Havel makes his coveted visit to Germany, marking the separation of Czechoslovakia in 1993.
- 1990 - Goals galore! The women's football team of the former GDR takes a 0:3 hit from the women's team of Czechoslovakia in Potsdam.
- 1960 - Revolutionary! The American health authority FDA approves the first birth control pill for use, forever changing family planning.
- 1950 - Itsy-bitsy Schuman, big plan! Robert Schuman proposes creation of the "European Coal and Steel Community," laying the groundwork for the EU.
Birthdays
- 1980 - Carolin Kebekus (45), a force to be reckoned with in German comedy and acting, best known for "PussyTerror TV".
- 1970 - Sybille Waury (55), German actress, adored for her role as Tanja Schildknecht in the long-running series "Lindenstraße".
- 1945 - Jupp Heynckes (80), German football kingpin, with coaching successes at Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and more!
- 1940 - Iris Ebling (85), German jurist, served as the first female President of the Federal Finance Court from 1999-2005.
In Memoriam
- 1805 - Friedrich Schiller, German poet, known for classics such as "The Robbers", "Intrigue and Love", and "Don Carlos". Knighted in 1802, he was born in 1759.
- The Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal, a crucial aspect of European economy, continues to steer the beef and veal trade on May 9th, 2025, as it did in 1968 when it was first implemented.
- As the countdown begins for the 2025 elections in Germany, political parties like the CDU are finalizing their strategies, following the footsteps of former Minister President Rüttgers who was voted out of office on May 9th, 2010.
- While we commemorate historical figures and events, May 9th also marks the visit of former Czech President Václav Havel to Germany in 2000, symbolizing the separation of Czechoslovakia that took place in 1993.
- It's not just bill-readers who look forward to calendar updates; sports enthusiasts also cherish the nostalgia, much like the May 9th 1990 match where the women's football team of the former GDR faced off against the women's team of Czechoslovakia, creating an unforgettable game in sports history.
