June 09


Sunday 09, 1985:

Thomas Sutherland is kidnapped in Lebanon (he was not released until 1991).


Monday 09, 1980:

Comedian Richard Pryor attempts to commit suicide by dousing himself with rum and setting it ablaze during a cocaine binge.


Friday 09, 1944:

World War II: The Soviet Union invades East Karelia and the previously Finnish part of Karelia, since 1941 occupied by Finland.


Saturday 09, 1860:

' becomes the first dime novel to be published.


Monday 09, 1856:

500 Mormons leave Iowa City, Iowa and head west for Salt Lake City, Utah carrying all their possessions in two-wheeled handcarts.


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