Historical Events
US Masters Golf
81st US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Spaniard Sergio García beats Justin Rose of England in a sudden-death playoff, after they completed 72 holes at -9; Garcia's 1st major title in his 74th attempt
- Suicide car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia kills at least 17, Al-Shabaab group claim responsibility
- Twitter footage of passenger forcibly removed from United Airlines flight in Chicago after flight overbooked causes outrage
- Two Egyptian coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria attacked by suicide bombers leaving at least 44 dead
Famous Deaths
- Alan Henderson, Irish rock bassist (Them), dies at 72
- Bob Wootton, American country and rockabilly guitarist (Johnny Cash, 1968-97), dies of complications from dementia at 75
- Peter Hansen, American actor (General Hospital, The War of the Roses), dies at 95
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About April 9, 2017
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
