Today in history 49

Here are some historical events that occurred on September 9th throughout history:

1945: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed, officially ending World War II.

1965: The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act is signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, establishing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

1976: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Vladivostok Agreement, which sets the framework for the reduction of strategic arms.

1986: The Soviet Union launches the Mir space station, which will remain in orbit until 2001.

1991: The Soviet Union is officially dissolved, marking the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Empire.

2005: Hurricane Katrina makes landfall in Louisiana, causing widespread destruction and flooding along the Gulf Coast.

2010: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reaches its peak, with an estimated 2.5 million gallons of oil spilling into the ocean each day.

These are just a few of the many historical events that have occurred on September 9th.