Wednesday, September 9, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name day is:
AlanAstrological sign: Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Festivals and international days on September 9:
- International Day to Protect Education from Attack
- North Korea National Day
- Founding of the Republic of North Korea
- Tajikistan Independence Day
See also: September 8 - September 10 - All days of 2026
August 22 to September 13: Vuelta a España cycling race (Spain)
August 23 to September 13: US Open in New York (USA)
September 2-12: Venice Film Festival (Italy)
September 9-26: Men's EuroVolley, European volleyball championship in Bulgaria, Finland, Romania and Italy
September 9, 1776: The Thirteen Colonies of the British Empire in North America give birth to the United States of America, the date on which this name first appears.
September 9, 1886: In Switzerland, signing of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. The basis of international law for the protection of works, it allows authors to assert their rights in other countries where their works are performed.
September 9, 1941: The Siege of Leningrad begins, imposed by the Wehrmacht; it will last nearly 900 days. More than 1,800,000 people will lose their lives during this event.
September 9, 1948: Proclamation of the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea.
September 9, 1991: Tajikistan becomes independent following the breakup of the USSR.