What Happened on April 9?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 9
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 9, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
World War II
Year:
1940
World War II: Operation Weserübung: Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
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Indian Ocean raid
Year:
1942
World War II: An Indian Ocean raid by Japan's 1st Air Fleet sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Hermes and the Australian destroyer HMAS Vampire.
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Vidkun Quisling
Year:
1940
Vidkun Quisling seizes power in Norway.
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Marian Anderson
Year:
1939
African-American singer Marian Anderson gives a concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Battle of the Lys (1918)
Year:
1918
World War I: The Battle of the Lys: The Portuguese Expeditionary Corps is crushed by the German forces during what is called the Spring Offensive on the Belgian region of Flanders.
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Kamikaze (1937 aircraft)
Year:
1937
The Kamikaze arrives at Croydon Airport in London. It is the first Japanese-built aircraft to fly to Europe.
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Battle of Bataan
Year:
1942
World War II: The Battle of Bataan ends and the Bataan Death March begins.
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United States Atomic Energy Commission
Year:
1945
The United States Atomic Energy Commission is formed.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 9
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 9, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Hans-Joachim Reske
Year of birth:
1940
Hans-Joachim Reske, German sprinter
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Jacques Futrelle
Year of birth:
1875
Jacques Futrelle, American journalist and author (died 1912)
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Jim Roberts (ice hockey, born 1940)
Year of birth:
1940
Jim Roberts, Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (died 2015)
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Michael Learned
Year of birth:
1939
Michael Learned, American actress
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Margo Smith
Year of birth:
1939
Margo Smith, American singer-songwriter (died 2024)
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Kay Adams (singer)
Year of birth:
1941
Kay Adams, American singer-songwriter
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Brandon deWilde
Year of birth:
1942
Brandon deWilde, American actor (died 1972)
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Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg
Year of birth:
1944
Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg, German shot putter
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DEATHS ON APRIL 9
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 9, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Wilhelm Canaris
Year of death:
1945
Wilhelm Canaris, German admiral (born 1887)
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Georg Elser
Year of death:
1945
Johann Georg Elser, German carpenter (born 1903)
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Year of death:
1945
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German pastor and theologian (born 1906)
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Jorge Eliécer Gaitán
Year of death:
1948
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, Colombian lawyer and politician, 16th Colombian Minister of National Education (born 1903)
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George Carpenter (Salvation Army)
Year of death:
1948
George Carpenter, Australian 5th General of The Salvation Army (born 1872)
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Hans Oster
Year of death:
1945
Hans Oster, German general (born 1887)
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Karl Sack
Year of death:
1945
Karl Sack, German lawyer and jurist (born 1896)
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Ferdinand Tönnies
Year of death:
1936
Ferdinand Tönnies, German sociologist and philosopher (born 1855)
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 9
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 9 around the world.
Day of Valor
Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan (Philippines)
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Flag flying days in Finland
Day of the Finnish Language (Finland)
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Thelema
Feast of the Second Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law (Thelema)
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Vimy Ridge Day
Vimy Ridge Day (Canada)
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (United States)
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Christian feast day: Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Anglicanism, Lutheranism)
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Public holidays in Kosovo
Constitution Day (Kosovo)
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Saint Materiana
Christian feast day: Materiana
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