Historical Events
- Samuel R Percy patents dried milk
Famous Birthdays
- Léon Blum, Prime Minister of France (People's Front Government), born in Paris (d. 1950)
Famous Deaths
- Erastus Corning, American businessman and politician (Mayor of Albany, New York), dies at 77
1872 Highlights
About April 9, 1872
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries