Historical Events
- Captain John B. Montgomery claims Yerba Buena (San Francisco) for US
- The territory of the District of Columbia south of the Potomac River (39 mi² or about 100 km²) is returned to Virginia through an Act of Congress
About July 9, 1846
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 178 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer