1. 1755: Battle of the Monongahela - On July 9, 1755, a pivotal battle took place during the French and Indian War in what is now Pennsylvania. The battle resulted in a devastating defeat for the British and Colonial forces, including troops from North Carolina.

2. 1861: The Battle of Fort Hatteras - During the Civil War, Union forces launched an attack on Confederate-held Fort Hatteras on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on July 9, 1861. The fort fell after a two-day battle, marking a key victory for the Union.

3. 1868: North Carolina readmitted to the Union - On July 9, 1868, North Carolina became the last Confederate state to be readmitted to the Union after the end of the Civil War.

4. 1908: The Wright Brothers fly in North Carolina - On July 9, 1908, aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright took to the skies over Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina in their latest aircraft, demonstrating that powered flight was not only possible but could be achieved in a controlled manner.

5. 1962: St. Lawrence Seaway opens - On July 9, 1962, the St. Lawrence Seaway, a series of locks, canals, and channels that connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, officially opened. The seaway allowed for easier shipping access to North Carolina's ports, increasing the state's economic opportunities.