THE DAY IN HISTORY · SEPTEMBER 9
September 9 in history
What happened on September 9: 1 moment from the Maps of History atlases, in 1943, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Battle of Salerno
9 Sep 1943 — The Allies land on the Italian mainland hours after Italy’s surrender is announced.
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