1. Birth of Shawn Johnson: On July 9, 1992, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson was born in Des Moines, Iowa. She is a retired artistic gymnast and has won four Olympic medals during her career.

2. Iowa Statehood: On July 9, 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the Union. Iowa is known for its agriculture, including corn, soybeans, and pork.

3. Record High Temperatures: On July 9, 1936, Iowa experienced some of the hottest temperatures on record. The town of Keokuk reported a temperature of 118 degrees Fahrenheit, while other parts of the state reached temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Birth of Slipknot band member: On July 9, 1973, Chris Fehn was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a musician and is best known as a former percussionist of the heavy metal band Slipknot.

5. Tornado Outbreak: On July 9, 1974, a tornado outbreak occurred across Iowa, causing significant damage and several deaths. The outbreak included an F5 tornado, the strongest category of tornado, which hit the town of Grinnell and caused extensive destruction.