History from the side of those it happened to
On this day — October 9
| Year | Country | Category | title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 June 1769 | French Polynesia | Astronomy | Venus crosses the Sun above Tahiti |
| 3 June 1769 | French Polynesia | Astronomy | Tahiti becomes a transit observing site |
| 3 June 1769 | French Polynesia | Astronomy | Transit drawings capture contact uncertainties |
| 3 June 1769 | French Polynesia | Astronomy | A Pacific observation helps measure distance |