The query "when was 9" is ambiguous, but based on the information gathered, it might refer to:
- The "9th of November" (a historic date known as the "Schicksalstag der Deutschen" or German Day of Fate) which is the 313th day of the Gregorian calendar, notable for many significant events in German history.
- The "9/11" terrorist attacks, which occurred on September 11, 2001. This was a major terrorist event in the United States where hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, causing nearly 3,000 deaths.
If clarification is needed on the specific "9" in question, please specify. Otherwise, these are two significant historical times associated with the number 9 as a date.