Birthdays occurring on April, 9

1821

Charles Baudelaire was born on April 9, 1821 French poet of Decadent & Parnassian movements. Wrote poetry collection "Les Fleurs du Mal" (1857), 1821-1867 Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art More quotations from Charles Baudelaire

1865

Charles P. Steinmetz was born on April 9, 1865 Prussian engineer and inventor, 1865-1923 There are no foolish questions and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions More quotations from Charles P. Steinmetz

1898

Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 American actor, singer and activist, 1898-1976 Through my singing and acting and speaking, I want to make freedom ring. Maybe I can touch people's hearts better than I can their minds, with the common struggle of the common man. More quotations from Paul Robeson

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