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April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021, was a Friday. It was 3 years, 8 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on April 9, 2021?

  • English television personality Nikki Grahame dies at the age of 38 due to complications from anorexia.
  • Prince Philip passes away at the age of 99.
  • Rap star DMX dies at the age of 50.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 9, 2021:

  • United States: "Peaches" by Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
  • United Kingdom: "Montero (Call Me" by Your Name)

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 9, 2021

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Peaches - Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
  • Up - Cardi B
  • Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
  • Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
  • Save Your Tears - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
Play the top singles from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Godzilla vs. Kong" was at the top of the box office on April 9, 2021.

Facts

This date occurred 1,354 days ago. Approximately 45 months have passed. It was the 99th day of 2021, in week 14. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 15 seasons of weather since then.

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Discussion about this date:

Darrion

Rest in Peace Earl "DMX" Simmons. We miss you and thank you for the best of classics. God bless you for life. (December 18, 1970 - April 9, 2021). X always.
Posted on Jul 18, 2023 04:23

HicDomusDei

I remember seeing the news about Prince Phillip popping up on my phone as I was getting ready for the day.
Posted on Sep 11, 2023 17:54


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Take me back to April 9, 2021

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is April 9, 2021, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer of 2021 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Peaches" by Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon is at the top of the singles charts, while "Montero (Call Me" by Your Name) is the number-one song in the UK. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Godzilla vs. Kong is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Black-ish", "You", "The Witcher", and "Cobra Kai". If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John McAfee, Swavy, Joey Jordison, and Charlie Watts would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Call of Duty: Warzone", "FIFA 21", "Cyberpunk 2077", and "Hitman 3". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Paw Patrol", "The Casagrandes", "The Owl House", and "Danger Force". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 9, 2021, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 9, 2021 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 9, 2021.

  • 2021 in music.

    2021 in music

    The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
  • CODA.

    CODA

    The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
  • 2021 in movies.

    2021 in movies

    Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
  • Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk

    Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 9, 2021.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 9, 2021.

  • March 10, 2021: The body of 33-year-old English woman Sarah Everard is found near Ashford, Kent.
  • March 12, 2021: Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens is charged with the murder of Sarah Everard in London.
  • March 14, 2021: "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish wins Record of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
  • March 15, 2021: Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding reveals that her cancer is terminal and that she is unlikely to see another Christmas.
  • March 16, 2021:
    • German race driver Sabine Schmitz passes away from cancer at the age of 51.
    • 8 people are killed during a series of shootings at three massage parlors in Atlanta.
  • March 19, 2021:
    • UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement.
    • Justin Bieber releases his album "Justice".
  • March 22, 2021: 10 people are killed during a mass shooting at a King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.
  • March 23, 2021:
    • A large container ship causes an obstruction after it runs aground in the Suez Canal in Egypt.
    • Actor George Segal dies at the age of 87.
  • March 24, 2021: Actress Jessica Walter passes away at the age of 80.
  • March 26, 2021:
    • Lil Nas X releases the song "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)".
    • Rugby: Wales win the 2021 Six Nations.
    • The video game "It Takes Two" is released.
  • March 29, 2021: A large container ship is freed after obstructing the Suez Canal in Egypt for six days.
  • April 1, 2021: Rapper Bhad Bhabie makes $1 million in six hours after opening an OnlyFans account.
  • April 2, 2021: Rapper DMX suffers an overdose at his home in New York.
  • April 4, 2021: It is confirmed that rapper DMX is in a vegetative state following a heart attack at his home in New York.
  • April 5, 2021:
    • It is announced that Q&A website "Yahoo! Answers" will be shutting down after 15 years.
    • English actor Paul Ritter dies from a brain tumor at the age of 54.
  • April 6, 2021: Media personality Kim Kardashian achieves billionaire status.
  • This date: April 9, 2021
  • April 10, 2021: Minella Times (Rachael Blackmore) wins the 2021 Grand National.
  • April 11, 2021: 20-year-old Daunte Wright is shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
  • April 14, 2021: American fraudster and financier Bernie Madoff dies in prison at the age of 82.
  • April 15, 2021: 8 people are killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • April 17, 2021:
    • Jake Paul defeats Ben Askren in a boxing match.
    • The funeral of Prince Philip is held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
  • April 18, 2021: Soccer: 12 of Europe's biggest football clubs announce that they will be forming a breakaway Super League.
  • April 19, 2021:
    • Soccer: José Mourinho is sacked as the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
    • Soccer: The announcement that 12 of Europe's biggest football clubs will be forming a "Super League" is roundly criticized by fans, players, managers, politicians and media pundits.
  • April 20, 2021:
    • Former US police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted of the murder of George Floyd.
    • Soccer: Multiple teams begin to pull out of the European Super League after Chelsea signal their intention to withdraw.
    • Soccer: Ed Woodward announces that he will be resigning as the executive vice-chairman of Manchester United following backlash against the proposed European Super League.
    • The police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant occurs in Columbus, Ohio.
  • April 28, 2021: Irish / UK politics: Arlene Foster announces that she will be stepping down as the leader of the DUP.
  • April 30, 2021: 45 people are killed in a crowd crush at an annual pilgrimage in Meron, Israel.
  • May 2, 2021: A Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool is postponed after protesters break into the stadium.
  • May 3, 2021:
    • Bill and Melinda Gates announce on Twitter that they are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
    • 26 people lose their lives after an overpass collapses in Mexico City.
  • May 4, 2021: José Mourinho is appointed as the new manager of Italian side Roma.
  • May 6, 2021: Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul are involved in a press conference brawl.
  • May 7, 2021:
    • The video game "Resident Evil Village" is released.
    • The video sharing website "LiveLeak" is shut down after nearly 15 years.
  • May 9, 2021: Actor Seth Rogen states that it is unlikely he will work with James Franco again following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Television shows

Television shows in April 2021

The following TV shows were popular in April 2021:

Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 2021

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony
It's Pony
The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Toys in 2021

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2021.

It Takes Two 2021
It Takes Two
Hitman 3 2021
Hitman 3
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
FIFA 21 2020
FIFA 21
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Ghost of Tsushima 2020
Ghost of Tsushima
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Resident Evil 3 (Remake) 2020
Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 9.

Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner

Adult magazine publisher Deceased
Born on April 9, 1926
He was not alive on this date.

Stephen Paddock

Stephen Paddock

Mass murderer Deceased
Born on April 9, 1953
He was not alive on this date.

Jay Gardner

Jay Gardner

TV personality
Born on April 9, 1986
He turned 35 on this day in 2021.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Actress
Born on April 9, 1990
She turned 31 on this day in 2021.

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X

Rapper
Born on April 9, 1999
He turned 22 on this day in 2021.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on April 9:

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on April 9, 2021.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 9, 2021 was most likely conceived around July 17, 2020.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 9, 2021 is close to December 31, 2021.

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Stats for April 9, 2021

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 9, 2021:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 193 weeks have passed.
  • 116,989,200 seconds have passed since April 9, 2021.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 136,487,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 60,366,427,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 19,498,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 10,061,071 steps. That's roughly 4,472 miles.
  • 1,403,870 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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