What Happened on September 9th?

The birth of a controversial state

Author

Matthew Jones
September 09, 2024

1948 DPRK Proclaimed 

On September 9, 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was proclaimed as a separate communist state under the leadership of Kim Il-sung. This followed the division of Korea along the 38th parallel by the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. The establishment of North Korea marked the beginning of a strict authoritarian regime supported by the Soviet Union, leading to decades of tension and conflict with South Korea.

This is a photo of a mosaic in North Korea. It is a piece of propaganda art typical of North Korea. The bright colors and stylized figures are characteristic of socialist realism, a style commonly used in North Korean art to glorify the military, the regime, and its ideals.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on September 9:

2015 ─ Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria's record with a reign marked by significant global changes and advancements.

1956 ─ Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, captivating over 60 million viewers and revolutionizing rock 'n' roll music.

1919 ─ The Boston Police Strike began as officers protested against inadequate wages and poor working conditions, leading to widespread chaos and the deployment of the National Guard.

1861 ─ Sally Louisa Tompkins was commissioned as a captain in the Confederate cavalry, becoming the only woman to hold a commission in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On September 9, we’re singing to:

Honorius (384) ─ Honorius was a Roman Emperor whose reign witnessed the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 and marked significant turmoil during the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

Leo Tolstoy (1828) ─ Renowned Russian writer, author of War and Peace, and Anna Karenina, whose works explore deep themes of war, love, and morality, influencing figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

Adam Sandler (1966) ─ Comedian and actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live and popular films such as Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On September 9, we’re saying goodbye to:

William I (1087) ─ King of England, also known as William the Conqueror, whose victory at the Battle of Hastings led to the Norman conquest of England and reshaped its society.

James IV (1513) ─ King of Scotland, whose death at the Battle of Flodden had significant implications for Scotland-England relations and influenced the eventual Union of the Crowns.

Stand Watie (1871) ─ Cherokee chief and Confederate general during the Civil War, notable for his leadership of Cherokee forces and his role in post-war Cherokee sovereignty.

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