It happened on a… June 9

2022

The LIV Golf Professional Tour begins its activities in London. Phil Mickelson and more than a dozen golfers have been suspended by the PGA Tour for participating in the series, which is supported by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

2019

French Open Men’s Tennis: Rafael Nadal beats Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1; 3rd straight French singles title; 12th overall; first to win 12 singles titles at same Grand Slam; 18th major.

Over 1 million people protest in Hong Kong over proposed new extradition laws to China in one of largest-ever protests in the city.

2013

Edward Snowden publicly makes his identity known as the leaker of NSA documents.

2001

Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to win three Conn Smythe Trophies. The award is given to the playoff’s Most Valuable Player.