Famous Birthdays
- George Shepstone, South African cricket batsman (2 Tests; Transvaal), born in Pietermaritzberg, Natal, South Africa (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Goodyear, American politician (D-NY), dies at 71
Died in 1876 1876 Highlights
About April 9, 1876
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 148 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
