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What happened on April 9th?
Regime change in Iraq marked a power shift in the region
Matthew Jones
April 09, 2025
2003 Fall of Baghdad Ends Saddam Hussein’s Regime
On April 9, 2003, US forces captured Baghdad, effectively ending Saddam Hussein's rule over Iraq. The city's fall marked a turning point in the Iraq War, signaling a dramatic shift in the region's political landscape and leading to the eventual toppling of Hussein's government.
The photo shows US Marine Corps (USMC) troops from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, capturing and securing a truck carrying Iraqi soldiers during a firefight south of Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on April 9:
2005 — Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a ceremony that solidified their decades-long relationship.
2001 — American Airlines officially completed its acquisition of Trans World Airlines, forming the world’s largest airline and reshaping the industry.
1963 — Congress conferred honorary US citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill, recognizing his leadership during World War II and his contributions to democracy.
1939 — Marian Anderson, an iconic African-American contralto, performed at the Lincoln Memorial to an audience of 75,000 on Easter Sunday.
1865 — General Robert E. Lee signed the surrender at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the Civil War and marking a moment in US history.
1388 — The Swiss Confederation won the Battle of Näfels against Habsburg forces, securing their independence in the early years of their struggle for autonomy.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On April 9, we’re singing to:
Charles Baudelaire (1821) — French poet and author best known for Les Fleurs du mal, a work that revolutionized French literature and introduced modern symbolism.
Hugh Hefner (1926) — American publisher and entrepreneur, founder of Playboy magazine, and a key figure in the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
🪦Who Died Today?
On April 9, we’re saying goodbye to:
Francis Bacon (1626) — English philosopher, statesman, and author known for his works on empiricism and the scientific method, which influenced the development of modern science.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1959) — Renowned American architect celebrated for his innovative designs like the Fallingwater house and his contributions to modern architecture.
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (2021) — British prince and consort of Queen Elizabeth II, known for his decades of royal service and contributions to public life.
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