20 significant historical events occurred on April 9. April 9 is notable for several major military and cultural events. Key moments include the Battle of Appomattox Court House in 1865, which ended the American Civil War, Germany's invasion of Denmark in 1940, and the Deir Yassin massacre in Palestine in 1948. This date has also been the day for Academy Awards ceremonies, such as the 34th in 1962 and the 51st in 1979.
16 famous birthdays on April 9
Including Leopold II of Belgium, Charles Baudelaire, Jørn Utzon
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th Century
1 event19th Century
2 events20th Century
15 events34th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1961
51st Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1978
56th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1983
1992 United Kingdom general election — election for members of the British House of Commons
21st Century
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