Historical Events
- Samuel R Percy patents dried milk
Famous Birthdays
Léon Blum (1872-1950)
Prime Minister of France (People's Front Government), born in Paris
Famous Deaths
- Erastus Corning, American businessman and politician (Mayor of Albany, New York), dies at 77
Died in 1872 1872 Highlights
About April 9, 1872
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 152 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey