Niger's President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara assassinated
Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President of Niger, was shot dead by soldiers in Niamey.
Discover 14 historical moments on April 9 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President of Niger, was shot dead by soldiers in Niamey.
Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall.
Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.
Burmese military and police forces killed at least 82 civilians in the Bago massacre, including people protesting a recent coup d'état.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died on April 9, 2021. He was born in 1921.
DMX, American rapper and actor, died on April 9, 2021. He was born in 1970.
Dwayne Haskins, American football player, died on April 9, 2022. He was born in 1997.
Karl Berger, German-American jazz pianist, died on April 9, 2023. He was born in 1935.
Ray Shero, American ice hockey player and executive, died on April 9, 2025. He was born in 1962.
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.
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 →
Notable figures born on April 9 include Tiago Djaló, Jackie Evancho, Nika Mühl. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on April 9 include Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, DMX, Dwayne Haskins. View all →
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