In History, Today on June 9

Jacques Cartier becomes the first European to describe and map the Saint Lawrence River.

The Congress of Vienna concludes, redrawing the map of Europe after the defeat of Napoleon.

The Mormon handcart pioneers begin their journey from Iowa City to Salt Lake City.

Donald Duck makes his first appearance in the cartoon 'The Wise Little Hen'.

The Soviet Union launches the Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive against Finland during World War II.

Joseph Welch confronts Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Army-McCarthy hearings, marking a turning point in the Red Scare.

Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes, securing the Triple Crown in horse racing.

NATO suspends its air strikes after Slobodan Milošević agrees to withdraw Yugoslav forces from Kosovo.

The 2006 FIFA World Cup began in Germany, marking the 18th edition of the tournament. The opening match was played between Germany and Costa Rica, with Germany winning 4-2.

The first African FIFA World Cup kicked off in South Africa, marking a significant moment in the history of the tournament as it was the first time it was held on the African continent.

The International Olympic Committee announced that Pyeongchang, South Korea, would host the 2018 Winter Olympics, marking the first time the country would host the Winter Games.

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) captured the city of Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, marking a significant escalation in the Iraqi conflict and leading to a humanitarian crisis.

The leaders of the G7 countries concluded their summit in Germany, where they discussed global economic issues, climate change, and security challenges.

The United Nations General Assembly elected António Guterres as the Secretary-General for a second term, beginning on January 1, 2017. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal, was the ninth Secretary-General of the UN.

The G7 summit was held in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada. The summit was notable for tensions between the United States and other member countries over trade policies and tariffs.

The European Union and the United States reached a truce in their 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies, agreeing to suspend tariffs for five years. This marked a significant step in resolving one of the longest-running trade disputes.