Historical Events
- Atomic Energy Commission confirmed
Sports History
Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler suspends Brooklyn Dodger Leo Durocher for 1 year for "association with known gamblers"
- Tornadoes striking West Texas & Oklahoma kill 169, injuring 1,300
Famous Deaths
- Konrad Friedrich Noetel, German composer, dies at 43
About April 9, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
