1. The Battle of Tebbs Bend: On July 9, 1863, Confederate troops led by General John Hunt Morgan were defeated by Union soldiers in the Battle of Tebbs Bend in Taylor County, Kentucky. This battle was significant in that it prevented Confederate soldiers from advancing further into Kentucky during the Civil War.

2. Lincoln County Courthouse Shooting: July 9, 1954, was a tragic day in Kentucky history when a man named Charles Whitman opened fire in the Lincoln County Courthouse in Stanford, Kentucky. Whitman killed three people and injured three others before being shot and killed by a police officer.

3. Mammoth Cave National Park: On July 9, 1941, Mammoth Cave National Park was established in Edmonson County, Kentucky. This park is home to the longest known cave system in the world, with over 400 miles of explored caves.

4. Jim Bowie’s Birth: Jim Bowie, the famous American frontiersman, was born on July 9, 1796, in Logan County, Kentucky. Bowie is best known for his role in the Battle of the Alamo and for the Bowie knife that he created.

5. Kentucky Statehood: On July 9, 1792, Kentucky officially became the 15th state in the United States of America. The state is known for its rich history, horse racing industry, and famous bourbon whiskey.