April 09

Saturday 09, 2005:

HRH Charles, Prince of Wales weds Camilla Parker Bowles

Wednesday 09, 1947:

The Journey of Reconciliation, the first interracial Freedom Ride of 16 black and white men traveling through the upper South in violation of Jim Crow laws begins. The riders, sponsored by CORE and the Fellowship of Reconciliation, are seeking to force southern states to enforce the Supreme Court's 1946 Irene Morgan decision that banned segregation in interstate travel.

Thursday 09, 1942:

United States forces surrender on the Bataan Peninsula.

Sunday 09, 1916:

German forces launch their third offensive of the battle.

Friday 09, 1909:

The U.S. Congress passes the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act.