Today, April 9, is the 99th day of the year (100th day in leap year) on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Aries.
AP April 9 in History
The 2010s
April 9 2003
2003: Iraq War: The world watches as Iraqis topple the statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad.
The 2000s
- 2005: Prince Charles of England, marries Camilla Parker Bowles.
The 1990s
- 1992: Former Panama general and leader Manuel Noriega is convicted in Miami on drug and racketeering charges.
The 1950s
The 1940s
- 1940: World War II: Nazi Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
The 1800s
- 1865: American Civil War: In Virginia, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
- 1833: America's first tax-supported public library was founded in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Holidays and Observances
Famous Birthdays
- 1990: Kristen Stewart - Twilight
- 1964: Lisa Guerrero - Inside Edition
- 1926: Hugh Hefner - Playboy Magazine Founder