Historical Events
- Massacre at Deir Yassin.
Famous Birthdays
- Jaya Bachchan, Indian actress and politician, born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Philip Wright, British rock drummer, and singer (Paper Lace -"The Night Chicago Died"), born in St. Ann's, Nottingham, England
Famous Deaths
- George Carpenter, 5th General of The Salvation Army, dies at 75
- Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, Colombian politician (b. 1903)
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About April 9, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
