What happend on 9th July

08.07
10.07
1789

In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution.

1755

French and Indian War: Braddock Expedition

1749

Naval settlement of Halifax, Nova Scotia founded as British answer to Louisbourg.

1541

Estevão da Gama departs Massawa, leaving behind 400 matchlockmen and 150 slaves under his brother Christovão da Gama, with orders to assist the Emperor of Ethiopia defeat Ahmad ibn Ibrihim al-Ghazi who has invaded his Empire.

1540

Henry VIII of England annulled his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves.

1357

Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor assisted laying the foundation stone of Charles Bridge in Prague