What Happened on July 9, 2022

Historical Events

  • Russian air strike on a residential building in Chasiv Yar, eastern Ukraine kills at least 47
  • Thousands of Sri Lankan protesters storm the Presidential Palace and set the PM's house on fire in Colombo, leading to promises both will resign amid continuing economic turmoil [1]
  • Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan claims her first Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur; first Kazakhstani player to win a major title

Famous Deaths

  • András Törőcsik, Hungarian soccer forward (45 caps; Újpest Dozsa FC, Montpellier), dies of pneumonia at 67
  • Davie Robb, Scottish soccer forward (5 caps; Aberdeen FC 251 games), dies at 74
  • John Gwynne, English sports commentator and reporter (PDC darts tournaments Sky Sports), dies from cancer at 77
  • Tommy Jacobs, American golfer (US Open 1964 runner-up; US Masters 1966 runner-up), dies at 87
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About July 9, 2022

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: As It Was - Harry Styles
  • UK #1 Song: Afraid To Feel - LF System