1999⚡ Event
Niger's President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara assassinated
Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President of Niger, was shot dead by soldiers in Niamey.
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What Happened on April 9?
Discover 14 historical moments on April 9 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 9(4)
2005⚡ Event
Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall.
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2021⚡ Event
Prince Philip dies
Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.
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2021⚡ Event
Bago massacre in Myanmar
Burmese military and police forces killed at least 82 civilians in the Bago massacre, including people protesting a recent coup d'état.
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Famous Birthdays on April 9(5)
Notable Deaths on April 9(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died on April 9, 2021. He was born in 1921.
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2021🕊️ Death
DMX
DMX, American rapper and actor, died on April 9, 2021. He was born in 1970.
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2022🕊️ Death
Dwayne Haskins
Dwayne Haskins, American football player, died on April 9, 2022. He was born in 1997.
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2023🕊️ Death
Karl Berger
Karl Berger, German-American jazz pianist, died on April 9, 2023. He was born in 1935.
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2025🕊️ Death
Ray Shero
Ray Shero, American ice hockey player and executive, died on April 9, 2025. He was born in 1962.
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April 9 in History
April 9 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on April 9
Among the most notable events on April 9: Niger's President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara assassinated (1999), Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles (2005), Prince Philip dies (2021). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 9
Notable figures born on April 9 include Tiago Djaló, Jackie Evancho, Nika Mühl. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 9
Remembered figures who died on April 9 include Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, DMX, Dwayne Haskins. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 9?
- April 9 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 9?
- One of the most notable events on April 9 is: Niger's President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara assassinated.
- Who was born on April 9?
- Famous figures born on April 9 include Tiago Djaló, Jackie Evancho, Nika Mühl.
- How many historical events happened on April 9?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on April 9, spanning centuries of world history.
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