🗓️ On This Day – 9th May: A Glimpse Through History
Welcome back to “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com, your daily journey through time. Today, we explore the key events, influential birthdays, and meaningful milestones that make May 9 a memorable day in global, Indian, and Assamese history.
🌍 Global Events on May 9
- 1950 – The Schuman Declaration
was presented by French foreign minister Robert Schuman, laying the
foundation for the European Union.
- 1945 – Victory Day in Russia and
other former Soviet states marks the official surrender of Nazi
Germany, a day after VE Day.
- 1974 – U.S. House of Representatives
initiated impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon over the
Watergate scandal.
🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on May 9
- 1866 – Birth of Gopal Krishna
Gokhale, freedom fighter, social reformer, and mentor to Mahatma
Gandhi.
- 2002 – India signed the Information
Technology Agreement, boosting its role in the global digital economy.
- 2013 – The Indian Supreme Court passed
key judgments on pollution control and environmental law enforcement.
🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on May 9
- Educational institutions across Assam often mark this day
with discussions on Indian reformers like Gopal Krishna Gokhale and their
contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
- Local youth forums and student
groups in cities like Guwahati may conduct debates and essay contests
on topics such as environmental sustainability and digital India.
- NGOs and civic groups sometimes
hold tree plantation drives and green awareness campaigns, in tune with
Supreme Court’s pro-environment decisions in past years.
🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 9
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866) – One of India's greatest
reformers, founder of the Servants of India Society.
- Rosario Dawson (1979) – American actress and activist
known for her work in both Hollywood and social causes.
- Prince Leopold (1853) – Youngest son of Queen Victoria,
known for his contributions to the arts and sciences.
🕊️ Notable Deaths on May 9
- Balraj Sahni (1973) – Renowned Indian film actor known
for realistic performances in films like Do Bigha Zamin.
- Tenzing Norgay (1986) – Legendary mountaineer and one of
the first two men to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
💬 Quote of the Day
🧠 Did You Know?
- The Schuman Declaration of
1950 was designed to prevent future wars in Europe by integrating coal and
steel production — two key war materials.
- Tenzing Norgay, born in the Khumbu
region near Mount Everest, was awarded the Padma Bhushan and international
honours for his mountaineering achievements.
🧾 Closing Thoughts
May 9 is a day to celebrate visionaries and
peacebuilders — from political reformers like Gokhale to global unification
efforts like the European Union. It also reminds us of heroes who shaped our
world through courage and conviction.
📚 For more glimpses into history, follow AssamJobsGuide.com every day as we bring you stories that shaped the past in our “On This Day” series.
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