In History, Today on June 9

A rare meteorite named Erg Chech 002 (EC 002) was identified as the oldest volcanic rock from space ever discovered, dating back 4.566 billion years. Published in Nature Communications, the findings provided new insights into the early solar system.

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.

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

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.

Edward Snowden comes forward as the source of NSA leaks, revealing massive surveillance programs run by the U.S. government.

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 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.

India and European Union leaders agreed to double their trade by 2013, during a summit in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

At the G8 Summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, leaders reached an agreement to cut carbon emissions in half by the year 2050.

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.

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints extends the priesthood to all worthy male members, ending a 148-year old policy against black male priests.

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

During the Six-Day War, Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria.

The USS George Washington, the first submarine to be built from keel up as a guided missile firing submarine, is launched.

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

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

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

Bulgaria's prime minister Aleksandar Stamboliyski was overthrown in a military coup.

William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, resigned over President Woodrow Wilson's handling of the Lusitania crisis.

China leased Hong Kong's New Territories to the United Kingdom for 99 years under the Second Convention of Peking.

The Battle of Port Republic in the American Civil War took place, where Confederate General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson secured a victory over Union forces, effectively ending the Union campaign in the Shenandoah Valley.

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

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

The British schooner Gaspee was burned by American patriots in an event that ramped up tensions leading to the American Revolution.

James Oglethorpe was granted a royal charter for the colony of Georgia in what would become the United States.

The first documented successful blood transfusion took place in Paris when Jean-Baptiste Denys, a French physician, transfused blood from a sheep into a 15-year-old boy.

The Union of Lublin is formally ratified, establishing the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The Book of Common Prayer is translated into English and used in the first national church service as declared by King Edward VI of England.

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

The French Order of the Knights Templar leaders, including Jacques de Molay, were tried for heresy and sentenced to life imprisonment.

The First Crusade: Crusaders begin the siege of Jerusalem, marking the start of a pivotal moment in the campaign to capture the city from the Fatimid Caliphate.

Odo the Great defeated the Moors at the Battle of Toulouse, halting their advance into Aquitaine.

Death of Saint Columba, an Irish abbot and missionary credited with spreading Christianity in Scotland.

Roman Emperor Nero committed suicide, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.