Today in history: What happened on July 9th?

President Zachary Taylor of the United States passed away. Vice President Millard Fillmore assumes the presidency following Taylor's death.

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The first Wimbledon Championship, a major tennis tournament, is held in London, England.

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The Boxers, a secret society, oppose foreign influence and demand the expulsion of foreigners from China.

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During World War II, British and Canadian troops capture the town of Caen in France.

The Russell-Einstein Manifesto is published, drafted by philosopher Bertrand Russell and physicist Albert Einstein.

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A nuclear warhead is detonated in space, producing a significant electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effect.

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The Grateful Dead, a pioneering psychedelic rock band, performs their final concert with Jerry Garcia in Chicago.

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Italy wins the FIFA World Cup by defeating France in a penalty shootout.

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