Historical Events
- 73rd US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Ángel Cabrera wins his 2nd major title in a playoff with Chad Campbell and Kenny Perry; Cabrera, first Masters champion from Argentina and South America
Abbas Calls Netanyahu
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian National Authority makes a courtesy phone call to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, restarting the Palestinian-Israeli dialogue
- U.S. Navy rescues captain Richard Phillips, killing three pirates and capturing a fourth
Famous Deaths
- Edward Harper, English composer and pianist, dies at 68
- John Maddox, British science writer and editor (Nature), dies at 83
- Kirby Laing, English Construction head (John Laing & Son), dies at 92
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About April 12, 2009
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
#1 Song: I'm Not Alone - Calvin Harris
