Earth's rotation
Earth completes its shortest recorded day due to a slight acceleration in rotation, with July 9 lasting approximately 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds less...
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Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley, Northern Irish footballer
On July 9, 2011, South Sudan officially became the world's newest nation, gaining independence from Sudan after decades of conflict.
"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."
Confucius
Bersih 2.0 rally
A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country.
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Confucius
"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Day of the Employees of the Diplomatic Service (Azerbaijan)
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July 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian Feast Day:
July 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Stephen Langton
Christian Feast Day:
Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury (Anglican commemoration)
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Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus
Christian Feast Day:
Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus
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Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
Christian Feast Day:
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
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Our Lady of Peace
Christian Feast Day:
Our Lady of Peace, Octave of the Visitation
