September 9

September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years ) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 113 days remaining until the end of the year.

Events in World War Two
1939: The Battle of Hel begins, the longest-defended pocket of Polish Army resistance during the German invasion of Poland.

1940:

1941:

1942: A Japanese floatplane drops incendiary bombs on Oregon.

1943: The Allies land at Salerno and Taranto, Italy.

1944: The Fatherland Front takes power in Bulgaria through a military coup in the capital and armed rebellion in the country. A new pro- Soviet government is established.

1945: Japan formally surrenders to China.