May 9th, 2024, falls on a Thursday.
Calendar of May 2024
Here is a calendar of May 2024:
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Observances on May 9th, 2024
May 9th, 2024, is Mother’s Day in the United States. Other observances on this day include:
- Europe Day (commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration)
- Victory Day (commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II)
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (celebrates the founding of the International Committee of the Red Cross)
Historical Events on May 9th
- 1865 – Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War.
- 1945 – Germany surrenders to the Allies, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
- 1950 – Robert Schuman, the French foreign minister, delivers a speech calling for the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, which is considered the precursor to the European Union.
- 1960 – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the first birth control pill, Enovid.
- 1980 – The World Health Organization (WHO) declares smallpox to be eradicated worldwide.
Notable Births on May 9th
- 1860 – J. M. Barrie, Scottish author and playwright (Peter Pan)
- 1883 – José Clemente Orozco, Mexican muralist
- 1911 – Ed Sullivan, American television host (The Ed Sullivan Show)
- 1912 – Audrey Hepburn, British actress (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
- 1928 – Mike Wallace, American journalist (60 Minutes)
Notable Deaths on May 9th
- 1707 – Dietrich Buxtehude, German composer
- 1805 – Friedrich Schiller, German poet and playwright
- 1850 – Joseph Fourier, French mathematician and physicist
- 1931 – Albert Michelson, American physicist (Nobel Prize in Physics, 1907)
- 1987 – Gregory Peck, American actor (To Kill a Mockingbird)
Tips for Celebrating Mother’s Day on May 9th, 2024
- Plan ahead. Make reservations for dinner or brunch, or purchase a thoughtful gift, well in advance.
- Personalize your gift. Choose a gift that reflects your mother’s interests and hobbies.
- Spend quality time together. Make time to spend with your mother, whether it’s going for a walk, watching a movie, or just chatting.
- Express your gratitude. Let your mother know how much you appreciate her and all that she does for you.
Conclusion
May 9th, 2024, is a Thursday and falls on Mother’s Day in the United States. It is also a day of historical significance, marking the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II and the eradication of smallpox worldwide.