Significant Historical Events on August 9

From the bombing of Nagasaki to the birth of notable figures, August 9 marks several pivotal moments in history.

In 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender in World War II.
August 9 also commemorates the publication of Thoreau's 'Walden' in 1854.
Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Olympics on this date in 1936.
In 1969, actress Sharon Tate and others were murdered by followers of Charles Manson.
President Gerald Ford took office on August 9, 1974, following Richard Nixon's resignation.