On this day in history
July 9
American
1868The 14th Amendment is ratified, guaranteeing citizenship and equal protection.
The 14th Amendment is ratified, guaranteeing citizenship and equal protection.
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World
1877The first Wimbledon championship begins.
The first Wimbledon championship begins.
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2011South Sudan becomes an independent nation.
South Sudan becomes an independent nation.
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