June 09

Section: June 09

The, 20p coin came into circulation.

June 9, 1982

First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde.

June 9, 1942

Basil Stanlake Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough, born

June 9, 1888

Rebels attack Arklow

June 9, 1798

The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed

June 9, 1657

Patrick Darcy, a prominent constitutional lawyer, argues that the Irish parliament possesses independent authority

June 9, 1641

Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and monk, honored in all Celtic lands, died.

June 9, 0597