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What Happened on June 9, 1909

Historical Events

  • Alice Huyler Ramsey, 22-year-old housewife from Hackensack, New Jersey, becomes the 1st woman to drive across the US, in a Maxwell 30, drives 3,800 miles from Manhattan to San Francisco in 59 days

Famous Birthdays

  • Jose Luis Lopez Aranguren, Spanish philosopher, born in Avila, Spain (d. 1996)

About June 9, 1909

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini