This Day In History, December 9th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on December 9th
The Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego, a Mexican farmer, in 1531. In Mexico, the event is currently observed as a significant religious festival.
In Montreal, Canada, the first YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) was established in 1851.
During World War I, British General Edmund Allenby entered Jerusalem on foot after the Ottoman Empire surrendered the city.
The debut episode of ABC's animated television series "The Flintstones" aired in 1960.
In the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the first Palestinian Intifada (uprising) against Israeli occupation began in 1987.
In 1531, The Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego, a Mexican peasant. The event is now celebrated as a major religious holiday in Mexico.
According to legend, the Virgin Mary came to Juan Diego, an indigenous farmer in what is now Mexico City, on December 9, 1531. She requested that he construct a cathedral in her honor near the location of the apparition, which is today known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The tale of the apparition and the ensuing miracles linked with it are central to Mexican Catholicism, and Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day is celebrated on December 12th. The icon of the Virgin of Guadalupe has also come to represent Mexican identity and culture.
In 1851, The first YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) in North America was founded in Montreal, Canada.
On December 9, 1851, the first Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in North America was established in Montreal, Canada. The YMCA was founded to create a secure and healthy atmosphere for young men to engage in physical activity, mingle with other young men, and learn Christian principles. The YMCA grew throughout time to incorporate activities and services for women and children, and it is now a global organization focused on fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
In 1917, during World War I, British General Edmund Allenby entered Jerusalem on foot, following the surrender of the city by the Ottoman Empire.
After the city surrendered to British forces during World War I, British General Edmund Allenby led his troops into Jerusalem on foot on December 9, 1917. The seizure of Jerusalem, which had been under Ottoman administration for decades and was considered a critical strategic point, was an important milestone in the war. The British triumph was also considered as a boost to Allied morale, and the city's liberation had enormous political and theological ramifications, notably for the future of Palestine and the Zionist cause.
In 1960, the first episode of the animated television series "The Flintstones" aired on ABC.
From 1960 until 1966, "The Flintstones" was a famous animated television series that aired on ABC. William Hanna and Joseph Barbera developed the show, which was the first prime-time animated television series to premiere in the United States. The show was set in the prehistoric village of Bedrock and followed the Flintstones and their neighbors, the Rubbles, on a daily basis. The program was a major hit and is today regarded as an American television classic, with its characters and catchphrases becoming iconic elements of popular culture.
In 1987, the first Palestinian Intifada (uprising) against Israeli occupation began in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
The first Palestinian Intifada (uprising) against Israeli occupation began in the Gaza Strip and West Bank on December 9, 1987. The Intifada was a popular Palestinian civilian revolt against Israeli military occupation that lasted many years, until the early 1990s. Protests, strikes, and acts of civil disobedience were common during the uprising, as were violent clashes between Palestinian residents and Israeli armed troops. The Intifada had a considerable influence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, attracting international attention to the issue and spurring increasing attempts to resolve it.