What Happened on May 9, 2023

Historical Events

PM Imran Khan Arrested

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan dramatically arrested at the High Court in Islamabad, prompting violent protests between his supporters and security forces [1]

Trump Guilty in E. Jean Carroll Trial

Former US President Donald Trump is found guilty of sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in a New York court and ordered to pay $5 million for battery and defamation [1]

'Here Comes The Sun' Hits 1B Streams

George Harrison's "Here Comes The Sun" becomes 1st Beatles song to register a billion streams on Spotify, it is also the oldest song to do so


Famous Deaths

  • Antonio Carbajal, Mexican soccer goalkeeper (32 caps; Club León 364 games) and manager (León, Unión de Curtidores, Atlético Morelia), dies at 93
  • Denny Crum, American College Basketball & Basketball Hall of Fame coach (University of Louisville 1971-2001; NCAA C'ship 1980, 86; 6 x Final Fours), dies at 86
  • Heather Armstrong 'Queen of the Mommy bloggers', American web writer (Dooce blog), dies of suicide at 47 [1]
  • Jackie Zeman, American actress (General Hospital - "Bobbie Spencer"), dies of cancer at 70
  • John Bland, South African golfer (British Senior Open 1997, 99, 2000 runner-up; US Senior Open 1997 runner-up), dies from cancer at 77
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About May 9, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus

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