April 9

April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). There are 260 days remaining.

Events:

• 1865: Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, effectively ending the American Civil War.

Births:

• 1806 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer.
• 1928 - Tom Lehrer, musician and satirist.

Deaths:

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See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December April 8 - April 10 - March 9 - May 9 - more historical anniversaries