Historical Events
- French Open Men's Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to win grand slams on all three surfaces, coming back to beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in a final lasting 4 hours 15 minutes
- Narendra Modi is sworn in as only the second third-term Prime Minister of India at the head of a BJP-led coalition government at a ceremony in Delhi [1]
Famous Deaths
- Frank Carroll, American figure skating coach (Linda Fratianne, Michelle Kwan, Evan Lysacek; World Figure Skating HOF), dies from cancer at 85
- James Lawson, American Methodist clergyman, civil rights activist, nonviolent resistance proponent, and educator, dies at 95 [1]
- Ralph Caulton, New Zealand rugby union wing (16 Tests; Wellington RFU), dies at 87
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights
About June 9, 2024
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey