1. On September 9, 1739, the Colony of Massachusetts Bay issued the Stono Rebellion Proclamation, which declared that any slaves who participated in the Stono Rebellion in South Carolina would be put to death upon their return to Massachusetts.
2. In 1773, a town meeting was held in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 9 to discuss the actions of the British government and the need for independence. This meeting, along with others across the colonies, is considered to be a significant step towards the American Revolution.
3. The first naval battle of the War of 1812 took place on September 9, 1813, near Massachusetts Bay. The American ship, the USS Enterprise, defeated the British ship, the HMS Boxer, in a 30-minute fight that saw both captains killed.
4. On September 9, 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act was passed by the US Congress, which made it illegal to assist runaway slaves and required citizens to assist in their capture. This law was highly controversial and led to widespread disagreement and resistance in Massachusetts.
5. The Boston Red Sox played their last game at Fenway Park on September 9, 1928, before moving to Braves Field for the remainder of the season due to scheduling conflicts with college football games. The Red Sox returned to Fenway Park in 1932 and have played there ever since.