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Today in History: September 9, first Black tennis player wins what is now the U.S. Open

Today is Monday, Sept. 9, the 253rd day of 2024. There are 113 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 9, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win the U.S. National Championships, which is now known as the U.S. Open. Also on this date: In 1776, the second Continental Congress formally adopted the name “United States of America,” replacing the “United Colonies of North America.” Related Articles Today in History: September 8, Ford pardons Nixon Today in History: September 7, Germany launches Blitz on UK Today in History: September 6, outpouring of grief at public funeral for Princess Diana Today in History: September 5, Munich Olympics massacre Today in History: September 4, confirmation hearings begin for future Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh In 1850, California was admitted as the 31st U.S.

 

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