1. On June 9, 1864, the Battle of Pine Mountain took place during the American Civil War. It was a major engagement in the Atlanta Campaign and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.

2. On June 9, 1945, the Georgia State College for Women (now known as Georgia College & State University) was officially granted university status by the Georgia General Assembly.

3. On June 9, 1958, the Georgia State flag was changed to include the Confederate battle emblem. This controversial decision was met with public outcry and protests.

4. On June 9, 1984, the Art Institute of Atlanta was founded. It has since become one of the premier art schools in the country.

5. On June 9, 2016, Atlanta resident and former U.S. Army serviceman Omar Mateen carried out a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring 53 more. The incident is considered one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.