Today in History: July 9

Today is Saturday, July 9, the 191st day of 2016. There are 175 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 9, 1896, William Jennings Bryan caused a sensation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with his “cross of gold” speech denouncing supporters of the gold standard. Bryan went on to win the party’s nomination. On July 9, 1929, Hassan II, who ruled Morocco from 1961 to 1999, was born. Following his death on July 23, 1999.
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