December 9 in History

9 December in History – 33 years ago

Croatian War of Independence

Europe 1991: Croatian War of Independence

In July, Slovenia, Croatia, and Yugoslavia had signed the Brioni Agreement, in which... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Europe 1991: Croatian War of Independence
Europe 1991
Croatian War of Independence
In July, Slovenia, Croatia, and Yugoslavia had signed the Brioni Agreement, in which Slovenia...
Historical Atlas of Europe 258: First Alemannic Invasion of Italy
Europe 258
First Alemannic Invasion of Italy
Struggling to defend both the Rhine and Danube frontiers, Gallienus was caught off guard when...
Historical Atlas of Eastern Mediterranean 250: Decius’ Gothic War
Eastern Mediterranean 250
Decius’ Gothic War
Decius had not been emperor for a year when, in 250, the Goths invaded the Balkans and sacked...
 

Ending on 9 December 1917

British capture Jerusalem

All Events on 9 December

starts   1987
Palestinian uprising against Israel
  1961
Tanganyika gains independence from UK
  1941
Japanese land on Tarawa & Makin in Gilbert Islands
ends   1941
Central American & Caribbean nations declare war on Japan
starts   1940
British invade Libya
  1917
Romania signs armistice with Central Powers
ends   1917
British capture Jerusalem
starts   1902
Britain, Germany, and Italy blockade Venezuela
ends   1877
Telegraph line links Adelaide and Perth
  1824
Spanish forces capitulate in South America
ends   1809
Unsuccessful British invasion of Holland
starts   1790
Pemulwuy resists British around Sydney
ends   439
Aetius settles Alans in Gaul*
ends   298
Julianus in revolt in Italy*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 9 December for purposes of Omniatlas

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