June 9

1812: Johann Galle, who was the first to observe Neptune, was born. 1905: Albert Einstein published his analysis of Planck's quantum theory and its application to light. 1931: Robert H. Goddard patented a rocket-fueled aircraft design. 1934: Donald Duck made his debut in "The Wise Little Hen."1943: U.S. Congress mandated that employers withhold income tax on employees (a dark day in history). 1959: The first ballistic missile carrying submarine, the USS George Washington, was launched. 1989: "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," premiered. 1997: The British lease on New Territories in Hong Kong expired.