Historical Events on April 9: From Civil War to Iraq War
April 9 marks significant historical events, including the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War. In 1939, Marian Anderson performed at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied use of Constitution Hall due to racial discrimination. The day also commemorates the introduction of NASA's 'Mercury Seven' astronauts in 1959. More recently, on April 9, 2003, Baghdad fell to American troops during the Iraq War. These events highlight pivotal moments in U.S. history, reflecting changes in civil rights, space exploration, and military engagements.