Historical Events
SS Libau Sets Sail
The Libau sets sail from Germany with a cargo of 20,000 rifles to assist Irish republicans; Captain Karl Spindler changes the name of the vessel to the Aud to avoid British detection
Famous Birthdays
- Julian Dash, American swing jazz tenor saxophonist, and composer ("Tuxedo Junction"), born in Charleston, South Carolina (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Vicente Goicoechea Errasti, Basque composer, dies at 62
1916 Highlights
About April 9, 1916
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
