Today in History: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was established in 1948

The following is a chronological list of notable events that occurred on September 9 throughout history:

1543 – Mary Stuart crowned Queen of Scots
Mary, as an infant, was crowned Queen of Scots at Stirling Castle on 9 September 1543.

1776 – Continental Congress names the United States of America
On 9 September 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the name “United States of America,” replacing “United Colonies.”

1850 – California becomes the 31st U.S. state
California was admitted as the 31st state on 9 September 1850.

1919 – Boston Police strike begins
On 9 September 1919, Boston police officers went on strike to protest wage and working conditions.

1939 – Surprise preview of Gone with the Wind
A surprise screening of Gone with the Wind was shown at the Fox Theatre in Riverside, California, on 9 September 1939.

1942 – First aerial bombing of the U.S. mainland
A Japanese floatplane dropped incendiary bombs near Brookings, Oregon, marking the first aerial bombing of the continental U.S. on 9 September 1942.

1945 – Japanese forces in Korea surrender; American servicemen begin return
On 9 September 1945, Japanese troops in Korea surrendered at Seoul, U.S. servicemen began returning home from Asia, and a no-hitter was pitched by Dick Fowler of the Philadelphia Athletics.

1948 – Establishment of North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was officially established on 9 September 1948.

1957 – Eisenhower signs first civil rights bill since Reconstruction
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 on 9 September 1957, creating a Civil Rights Division in the Justice Department.

1971 – Attica prison uprising begins
Inmates seized control of Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, taking hostages on 9 September 1971.