Historical Events
Sports History
LA Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela's 1st start, beats Astros 2-0
- US sub George Washington rams Japanese freighter Nisso Maru
Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Sarfate, American baseball player, born in Queens, New York
- Eric Harris, American mass murderer (Columbine High School shooter), born in Wichita, Kansas (d. 1999)
- Ireneusz Jeleń, Polish footballer (Polish national football team), born in Cieszyn, Poland
- Milan Bartovič, Slovak ice hockey player, born in Trenčín, Slovakia
Famous Weddings
Bill Cowher
NFL coach Bill Cowher (23) weds Kaye Young
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 9, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens
