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Historical Events on May 9

  • Nathan Bedford Forrest

    1865

    American Civil War: Nathan Bedford Forrest surrenders his forces at Gainesville, Alabama.

  • Conclusion of the American Civil War

    1865

    American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending belligerent rights of the rebels and enjoining foreign nations to intern or expel Confederate ships.

  • Second Battle of Artois

    1915

    World War I: Second Battle of Artois between German and French forces.

  • Kiev Offensive (1920)

    1920

    Polish-Soviet War: The Polish army under General Edward Rydz-Śmigły celebrates its capture of Kiev with a victory parade on Khreshchatyk.

  • Addis Ababa

    1936

    Italy formally annexes Ethiopia after taking the capital Addis Ababa on May 5.

  • French submarine Doris (Q 135)

    1940

    World War II: The German submarine U-9 sinks the French coastal submarine Doris near Den Helder.

  • Cold War

    1955

    Cold War: West Germany joins NATO.

  • Combined oral contraceptive pill

    1960

    The Food and Drug Administration announces it will approve birth control as an additional indication for Searle's Enovid, making Enovid the world's first approved oral contraceptive pill.

  • Vietnam War

    1970

    Vietnam War: In Washington, D.C., 75,000 to 100,000 war protesters demonstrate in front of the White House.

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