Daily Archives: March 9, 2026

The Rolling Stones complete recording ‘Aftermath’ album, next single 60 years ago today (Mar 9 1966)


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(Wednesday, March 9, 1966) — The Rolling Stones completed recording sessions for their fourth British studio album Aftermath today, having recorded several tracks in the past four days at RCA Studios in Hollywood, including… Continue reading The Rolling Stones complete recording ‘Aftermath’ album, next single 60 years ago today (Mar 9 1966)

‘Personality’ by Johnny Mercer and The Pied Pipers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Mar 9 1946)

(Saturday, March 9, 1946) — “Personality” by by Johnny Mercer and The Pied Pipers (with Paul Weston and his Orchestra) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.

42 die in cable car tragedy at Cavalese ski resort 50 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1976)


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(Monday, March 9, 1976, 5:19 p.m. Central European Time) — A fully loaded aerial cable car plunged more than 600 feet to the ground this afternoon at an Alpine ski resort after a steel support cable snapped, killing 42 people in what officials said was the deadliest cable car accident in history. Continue reading 42 die in cable car tragedy at Cavalese ski resort 50 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1976)

Germany declares war on Portugal during World War I 110 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1916)

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(Thursday, March 9, 1916, 3:30 p.m. Central European Time; during World War I) — Germany this afternoon declared war on Portugal, which had earlier this year honored its alliance with Great Britain by seizing German ships anchored in Lisbon’s harbor.

18 Americans killed in Pancho Villa raid on Columbus, New Mexico 110 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1916)


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(Thursday, March 9, 1916, 4:15 a.m. MST; during the Battle of Columbus) — A band of Mexican raiders led by revolutionary leader Pancho Villa attacked the U.S. border town of Columbus, New Mexico, early today, setting fire to buildings and touching off a fierce battle with American troops stationed there. Continue reading 18 Americans killed in Pancho Villa raid on Columbus, New Mexico 110 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1916)