What Happened on April 9, 1914

Historical Events

  • "World, the Flesh & the Devil", 1st color film, shown in London
  • Tampico incident - US ship crew arrested in Mexico

US Refuses to Recognize Huerta

US President Woodrow Wilson refuses to recognize Victoriano Huerta as President of Mexico on the ground that the dictator has not been elected by the people

Famous Deaths

  • Eben Sumner Draper, American businessman and politician (44th Governor of Massachusetts), dies at 55
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights

About April 9, 1914

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 110 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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