Historical Events
- Venezuelan rebel Urbina lets Dutch/Curacaose hostages free
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Ace [John Marshall Alexander, Jr.], rhythm and blues singer ("My Song"), born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 1954)
- Keith Gardner, Jamaican athlete (Olympic bronze 1960)
- Robert Badham, American politician (Rep-R-CA, 1977-89), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Lewis Bennison, American actor (The Road Called Straight), commits suicide at 44
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About June 9, 1929
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
