Birthdays occurring on April, 9

1905

J. William Fulbright was born on April 9, 1905 American senator who initiated the international exchange program for scholars, 1905-1995 When public men indulge themselves in abuse, when they deny others a fair trial, when they resort to innuendo and insinuation, to libel, scandal, and suspicion, then our democratic society is outraged, and democracy is baffled. More quotations from J. William Fulbright

1926

Hugh Hefner was born on April 9, 1926 American publisher of Playboy magazine. b.1926 The major civilizing force in the world is not religion, it is sex More quotations from Hugh Hefner

1927

Kenneth Tynan was born on April 9, 1927 English theatre critic, 1927-1980 A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car. More quotations from Kenneth Tynan

Deaths occurring on April, 9

1553

Francois Rabelais died on April 9, 1553 French author,1483-1553 We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us. More quotations from Francois Rabelais

1626

Francis Bacon, Sr. died on April 9, 1626 English lawyer and philosopher. 1561-1626 No man's fortune can be an end worthy of his being. More quotations from Francis Bacon, Sr.

1909

Francis Marion Crawford died on April 9, 1909 No one person can possibly combine all the elements supposed to make up what everyone means by friendship More quotations from Francis Marion Crawford