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Historical events & facts — April 9
What happened on April 9?
On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, ending the American Civil War after four years of conflict that caused more than 600,000 deaths. The surrender meant the end of the Confederacy and the preservation of the Union, as well as paving the way for the abolition of slavery.
On April 9, 2003, American troops entered Baghdad and the statue of Saddam Hussein in Al-Firdos Square was toppled before the cameras of the world — the image that symbolised the fall of the Baathist regime. However, the image of the square, amplified by cameras, concealed that there were only a few dozen people present. The Iraq war and occupation continued for years with disastrous consequences.
On April 9, 1940, Nazi Germany simultaneously invaded Denmark and Norway in Operation Weserübung. Denmark surrendered within hours to avoid the bombing of its cities. Norway resisted until June 10. The Norwegian occupation was crucial for the German navy, which used the fjords as naval bases to attack Allied convoys in the North Atlantic.
Notable birthdays — April 9
Famous people born on April 9
Paul Robeson
Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.
Brad Dexter
Brad Dexter was an American actor and film producer. He is known for tough-guy and western roles, including the 1960 film The Magnificent Seven (1960), and producing several films for Sidney J. Furie such as Lady Sings the Blues. He is also known for a short marriage to Peggy Lee, a friendship with Marilyn Monroe and for saving Frank Sinatra from drowning.
Fred Hollows
Frederick Cossom Hollows was a New Zealand–Australian ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for people in Australia and many other countries through initiatives such as The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Fern Michaels
Mary Ruth Kuczkir, known by the pen name Fern Michaels, was an American writer of romance and thriller novels. Her books include Family Blessings, Pretty Woman, and Crown Jewel, as well as the Texas quartet and the Captive series. She wrote over 200 books and sold an estimated 150 million copies, with more than 150 New York Times and USA Today best sellers.
Valerie Singleton
Valerie Singleton is an English television and radio presenter. She is best known as a regular presenter of the BBC Television children's series Blue Peter from 1962 to 1972. She also presented the BBC Radio 4 PM programme for ten years, as well as a series of radio and television programmes on financial and business issues, including the BBC's The Money Programme from 1980 to 1988.
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