April 9 in history: What all happened on this day?
Historical Significance of April 9 & take a look at the events happened on this day
Every day has some historical significance in history. To know what has happened on 9th April here is the chronological order of global historic events.
Jaya Bachchan born
Actress turned Politician Jaya Bachchan was born on this day. Jaya Bachchan is one of the finest Indian Actresses. She is currently serving as the Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha from Samajwardi Party. She has served four terms since 2004. In 1992, Jaya Bachchan was honored with Padma Shri one of the biggest awards in India. During her career she has won Nine Film Fare awards making her the most-awarded performer in the female category.
1893 Rahul Sankrityayan was born
Born in Pandaha, Uttar Pradesh, Rahul is one of the most travelled scholars in India. He is referred as the father of Indian Travelogue travel literature. He has spent 45 years travelling all over the world and wrote a detailed and authentic experience of his travel history. The government of India awarded him the civilian award of Padma Bhushan in 1963.
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1959 Anil Khosla was born
Command in Chief of the Indian Air Force, who served 41st Chief of Army Staff was born on 9th of April.
Events that happened globally this day
1865 Robert E. Lee Surrendered
In Appomattox Court House Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered along with his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses Grant. With this surrender the Civil War in America ended.
1962 Rite Moreno becomes first Hispanic women to win Oscar
Puerto Rican actress Rite Moreno becomes the first of Hispanic origin to win an Oscar movie, for her role of Anita in West Side Story.
1940 Germany invades Norway and Denmark
German warships enter major Norwegian ports deploying thousands of German soldiers and capturing Norway. Simultaneously, German soldiers occupy Copenhagen, and other Danish cities.
1942 US troops surrendered in Bataan
Largest ever US surrender. Major General Edward P. King jr. surrendered at Bataan, Philippines-against of General Douglas orders. 78000 troops (66,000 Filipino and 12,000 American Soldiers) the largest US contingent ever to surrender.
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1980 Saddam Hussain murdered Muhammad Baqir
A renowned philosopher and the founder of the “Islamic Dawa Party” Mohammad Baqir and her sister were murdered by the Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussain.
1979 “All the President’s men” released
Based on a novel written by two journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, detailing their investigation on ‘Water Gates’ which resulted in the resignation of US president John Kennedy. All the president’s men the movie was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
2003 Baghdad fall
Baghdad falls to US army just. Just three weeks into the invasion of Iraq. The US troops pulldown the bronze statue of Saddam Hussain in Baghdad’s Firdous Square Symbolizing the end of Iraqi President Saddam Hussain’s regime. There was widespread looting after the downfall of Saddam Hussain.
2005 Prince Charles marries Camilla parker
One of the high-profile wedding. Charles the prince of Whales and Camilla Parker Bowles took place. The whole process was covered by BBC.
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