What Happened on April 9, 1906

Famous Birthdays

  • Antal Doráti, Hungarian-American conductor (Minneapolis Symphony, 1949-1960; National Symphony, 1970-77), and composer, born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 1988)

Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906-1975)

King of Saudi Arabia (1964-75), born in Riyadh, Emirate of Nejd and Hasa

  • Hugh Gaitskell, British politician (Leader of the Labour Party), born in Kensington, London (d. 1963)
  • Rafaela Aparicio [Rafaela Díaz Valiente], Spanish actress, born in Málaga, Spain (d. 1996)
  • Victor Vasarely, Hungarian-French painter and author (Op Art), born in Pécs, Hungary, Austro-Hungarian Empire (d. 1997)

About April 9, 1906

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries