What Happened on April 9, 1925

Historical Events

Bellyache Heard Round the World

At the height of his fame Babe Ruth rushed to hospital with a mysterious condition labelled “the bellyache heard round the world". Ruth reported dead by some newspapers. [1]

Famous Birthdays

Art Kane [Kanofsky], American art director (Seventeen Magazine), and portrait photographer (A Great Day In Harlem), born in New York City (d. 1995)
Michael Richardson, British investment banker and advisor to Margaret Thatcher known as "Mr Privatisation", born in London (d. 2003)
Tom Jackson, British union leader (Post Office), born in Leeds, West Yorkshire (d. 2003)

Born in 1925

1925 Highlights