Today in History, July 9: William Jennings Bryan gives 'Cross of Gold' speech

YouTube download / AP video / Highlights of this day in history: William Jennings Bryan gives his 'Cross of Gold' speech; Britain's Princess Elizabeth engaged; Boxer Mike Tyson punished for biting Evander Holyfield's ear; Actor Tom Hanks born; Actor Rod Steiger dies. (July 9)
 
July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 175 days remaining until the end of the year.

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Famous Births:

Brian Dennehy / Headline SurferJohn Tesh / Headline SurferJim Kerr / Headline SurferKevin Nash / Headine SurferCourtney Love / Headline SurferShown here: Brian Dennehy, John Tesh, Jim Kerr, Kevin Nash & Courtney Love.

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Source, Wikipedia forJuly 9

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Greg Snell, Daytona Beach privateattorney / Headline SurferGreg Snell, a private attorney in Daytona Beach, is shown here.

Greg Snell of Daytona Beach, Flagler Organics of Bunnell and Sumit Yadav of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India...

-- Compiled by Henry Frederick, Headline Surfer