On this day in history
What happened on 9 April
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 9 April. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the US Civil WarWorld
- Iraqi government fell and Saddam's statue was toppled in BaghdadWorld
- First flight of the Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraftScience
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.