On this day in sports: July 9

1. 1877 The inaugural Wimbledon Championship, the world's oldest tennis tournament, began in London. Source
2. 1877 The inaugural Wimbledon Championships begins. Source
3. 2006 Italy won their fourth FIFA World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured). Source
4. 2006 Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time. Source
5. 2011 Died: Don Ackerman, American basketball player (born 1930) Source
6. 2012 Died: Chick King, American baseball player (born 1930) Source

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