Famous Birthdays
- Jerzy Maksymiuk, Polish pianist, composer and conductor (BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, 1983-93), born in Grodno, Poland
- Michael Somare, British foreign affairs minister (Paupa & New Guinea), born in Rabaul, Territory of New Guinea
- Valerie Solanas, American radical feminist and author of SCUM Manifesto who attempted to assassinate Andy Warhol in 1968, born in Ventnor City, New Jersey (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Ferdinand Tönnies, German sociologist and philosopher, dies at 80
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About April 9, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries