April 9

    What happened on April 9 in history

    3 events fall on April 9, from 1865 to 2003. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 9

    1. 1865

      Lee surrenders at Appomattox

      The Army of Northern Virginia lays down arms and the Civil War effectively ends.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1940

      Germany invades Denmark and Norway

      Denmark capitulates in hours; Norway fights on for two months.

      Play the 20th century round

    3. 2003

      Baghdad falls

      American troops reach the centre and a statue of Saddam Hussein is pulled down.

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