July 9, 2021

July 9, 2021, was a Friday. It was 3 years, 4 months, and 12 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

What happened?

What happened on July 9, 2021?

Protests begin in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal after former president Jacob Zuma is arrested.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 9, 2021:

United States: "Butter" by BTS
United Kingdom: "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran

Play the top singles from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "F9" was at the top of the box office on July 9, 2021.

Facts

This date occurred 1,231 days ago. Approximately 41 months have passed. It was the 190th day of 2021, in week 27. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 14 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to July 9, 2021

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is July 9, 2021, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The 4th of July celebrations in America have come and passed. The summer of 2021 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Butter" by BTS is at the top of the singles charts, while "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran is the number-one song in the UK.

Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie F9 is at the top of the box office. Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Black-ish", "Better Call Saul", "Barry", and "After Life".

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Joey Jordison, Charlie Watts, Sarah Harding, and Michael K. Williams would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", "Assassin's Creed Valhalla", "Cyberpunk 2077", and "Hitman 3". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "The Loud House", "Nella the Princess Knight", and "The Adventures of Paddington".

Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 9, 2021, will have the star sign Cancer.
Zodiac Element: Water.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
Native American Zodiac: July 9, 2021 falls under the Woodpecker.
Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 9, 2021.

2021 in music
The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
Record of the Year
The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
CODA
The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
2021 in movies
Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
Best NBA players
The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
Best soccer players
The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 9, 2021.

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What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 9, 2021.

June 11, 2021:
• UEFA Euro 2020 kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
• The first episode of "Clarkson's Farm" is released by Amazon Prime.
June 12, 2021: Soccer: Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapses during a UEFA Euro 2020 game against Finland.
June 13, 2021: Benjamin Netanyahu is ousted as the prime minister of Israel after 12 years in power.
June 14, 2021:
• UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that "Freedom Day" (21 June) will be delayed due to concerns about the Delta variant.
• Soccer star Christiano Ronaldo causes a stir after he removes a bottle of Coca Cola from his table at UEFA Euro 2020.
June 15, 2021: New York lifts all of its Covid restrictions.
June 20, 2021: Golf: Jon Rahm wins the 2021 US Open.
June 21, 2021: It is reported that Khloé Kardashian and basketball player Tristan Thompson have ended their relationship for the second time.
June 23, 2021:
• John McAfee commits suicide in a Spanish prison cell.
• "Drake & Josh" actor Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes involving a minor.
June 24, 2021: 98 people are killed after a 12-story beachfront condominium collapses in Miami, Florida.
June 25, 2021:
• British Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock is accused of having an affair with his advisor Gina Coladangelo.
• The US government releases its report on UFOs.
• Ed Sheeran releases the single "Bad Habits".
• Doja Cat releases the album "Planet Her".
June 26, 2021: British Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock resigns following the release of CCTV images of him kissing adviser Gina Coladangelo.
June 28, 2021: UEFA Euro 2020: Switzerland defeat France on penalties following a late comeback.
June 29, 2021:
• Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld passes away at the age of 88.
• Child actor Kyle Massey (Cory Baxter) is charged on one count of immoral communication with a minor.
June 30, 2021: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction.
July 2, 2021:
• The film "The Tomorrow War" is released.
• Germany and Italy withdraw their troops from Afghanistan.
July 5, 2021: 19-year-old TikTok star Swavy is shot dead in Wilmington, North Carolina.
July 7, 2021: Haitian president Jovenel Moïse is assassinated by gunmen at his residence in Pétion-Ville.
This date: July 9, 2021
July 10, 2021: UFC 264: Conor McGregor loses against Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg.
July 11, 2021:
• Italy win the Euro 2020 final after defeating England on penalties.
• The White Lotus premieres on HBO.
July 14, 2021:
• Flash floods hit Germany following heavy rain.
• The German city of Hagen declares a state of emergency after the Volme river begins to overflow its banks.
July 15, 2021: Residents of the Belgium city of Liège are evacuated due to concerns that the River Meuse could burst its banks.
July 16, 2021:
• Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed in Afghanistan.
• Rapper Biz Markie passes away at the age of 57.
July 19, 2021: Freedom Day: Mask wearing rules and other COVID-19 restrictions such as bar capacity limits are lifted in the United Kingdom.
July 20, 2021:
• The Milwaukee Bucks win the 2021 NBA Finals after they defeat the Phoenix Suns 4-2.
• Amazon founder Jeff Bezos flies to space.
July 23, 2021:
• The 2020 Summer Olympics kick off in Tokyo, Japan.
• Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow release the single "Industry Baby".
• Soccer: Jadon Sancho joins Manchester United for €85 million.
July 26, 2021:
• Slipknot co-founder and former drummer Joey Jordison passes away at the age of 46.
• Rapper DaBaby receives backlash for homophobic remarks that he made while performing at the Rolling Loud Miami Festival.
July 28, 2021: ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passes away at the age of 72.
August 5, 2021:
• Soccer: Barcelona announce that Lionel Messi will not be staying with the club.
• Soccer: Jack Grealish joins Manchester City from Aston Villa.
August 6, 2021: The Taliban begins to capture provincial capitals in Afghanistan.

Television shows in July 2021

The following TV shows were popular in July 2021:

Cobra Kai

Bridgerton

Emily in Paris

Ted Lasso

The Witcher

The Mandalorian

The Boys

Euphoria

After Life

Narcos: Mexico

You

Yellowstone

Cartoons and children's TV shows in July 2021

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Baby Shark's Big Show!

Danger Force

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony

The Owl House

The Adventures of Paddington

The Casagrandes

Sydney to the Max

Big City Greens

Raven's Home

Nella the Princess Knight

Toys in 2021

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The PlayStation 5

The Xbox Series X

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2021.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Resident Evil Village

Returnal

It Takes Two

Hitman 3

Cyberpunk 2077

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

FIFA 21

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Among Us

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 9.

O. J. Simpson

American Football player Deceased
Born on July 9, 1947
He turned 74 on this day in 2021.

Tom Hanks

Actor
Born on July 9, 1956
He turned 65 on this day in 2021.

Raymond Cruz

Actor
Born on July 9, 1961
He turned 60 on this day in 2021.

Jordan Belfort

Former stockbroker
Born on July 9, 1962
He turned 59 on this day in 2021.

Gianluca Vialli

Soccer player Deceased
Born on July 9, 1964
He turned 57 on this day in 2021.

Jack White

Musician
Born on July 9, 1975
He turned 46 on this day in 2021.

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on July 9, 2021.

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on July 9, 2021 was most likely conceived around October 16, 2020.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 9, 2021 is close to April 1, 2022.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 9, 2021:

One day has passed since this date.
175 weeks have passed.
106,362,000 seconds have passed since July 9, 2021.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 124,089,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 54,882,792,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 17,727,000 times.
You have taken approximately 9,147,132 steps. That's roughly 4,065 miles.
1,276,344 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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