What happened this day in history April 9, 1918

What are the important events that happened on April 9, 1918? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 9, 1918: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 9, 1918 is the 99th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 266 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 27, 1918 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘enneacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $9,135.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Horse is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 9, 1918 Historical Events

  • 1918
    The National Council of Bessarabia proclaims union with the Kingdom of Romania.
  • 1918
    World War I: The Battle of the Lys – the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps is crushed by the German forces during what is called the Spring Offensive on the Belgian region of Flanders.

Who were born on April 9, 1918?

  • 1918
    Jørn Utzon, Danish architect (d. 2008)

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