Happy birthday, Dad, and other events on June 9

I just wanted to wish my dad, John, a very happy birthday, which is on Friday, June 9. This year, I thought it would be cool to share some other events or famous birthdays that occurred on June 9.

On June 9, 1934, the cartoon character Donald Duck made his first film debut in “The Wise Little Hen.” On June 9, 1973, American racehorse Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown. On June 9, 2008, MLB Baseball player Ken Griffey Jr., hit his 600th career home run. A record litter of 23 puppies were born to a foxhound named Lena on June 9, 1944.

Famous birthdays on June 9, include: actor Johnny Depp was born on June 9, 1963, actor Michael J. Fox was born on June 9, 1961, guitarist, and co-designer of the Gibson guitar Les Paul was born on June 9, 1915.