9 July 1877 July 8, 2012 Author: Staff The first Wimbledon Championships starts. Famous Words of Inspiration..."He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all." Marquis of Montrose — Click here for more from Marquis of Montrose Related posts: 4 July 1569 21 July 1977 19 July 64 9 July 1986 Categories: History Tags: 1877, 9 July