Friday, 9th April 2010 in Amsterdam
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Amsterdam brings drizzly with temperatures between 5°C and 12°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 9th April in Amsterdam, NL.
On Friday, 9th April 2010, Amsterdam experienced drizzly conditions typical of spring in the Netherlands. The city, situated in the province of North Holland at the convergence of the Amstel, Vecht and IJ rivers, has served as a major European commercial and cultural centre for centuries. Those observing the sky that day would have noticed the moon in its first quarter phase, whilst astrologically, the sun occupied the Aries constellation.
Several significant historical events occurred on this date across different years. In 2005, Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, marking a pivotal moment in British royal history. The date also witnessed major geopolitical events, including the 2003 invasion of Iraq when coalition forces captured Baghdad and toppled the statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos Square. Earlier, in 1993, Iranian filmmaker Morteza Avini was killed by a land mine whilst producing a documentary in Fakkeh, representing a loss to the international film community.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 9th April 2010
Heat seeks cracks to kindle what lies beneath.
Fortune of the Day
9th April in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on April 9th blend Mars-ruled intensity with the steadying influence of numerology's 4. They're direct and action-driven, yet possess surprising reliability and groundedness. This mix creates determined pioneers who follow through on their bold visions.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, infectious energy, and commanding presence in any situation. Weaknesses emerge from impulsiveness and skipped steps; they often rush decisions before gathering full facts. Impatience can create unnecessary conflict or costly mistakes.
Love In relationships, these individuals offer passionate, honest connection and genuine devotion. They love boldly and expect reciprocal intensity and authenticity. The stability of 4 provides loyalty and emotional consistency beneath their fiery exterior.
Caree & Finance They thrive in roles demanding initiative, leadership, and decisive action—entrepreneurship, emergency services, athletics. Financially, their 4-influence promotes sound judgment, though their Mars nature tempts risky ventures and bold speculation.
Health Natural vitality runs strong, yet burnout from constant activity and stress poses risks. Intensive exercise combined with deliberate rest proves essential. Regular decompression practices prevent inflammation-related issues common to their high-intensity lifestyle.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Metal).
Fun Facts About 9th April
Name Days in Your Language: Cortney, Courtney, Kortney, Kourtney
Someone born on this day in 2010 would be 16 years old today — just 5,858 days into life, which is roughly 140,608 hours, 8,436,526 minutes, or 506,191,575 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 99. day of the year.
There are 266 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 14 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 9th April
- TommyInnit, English YouTuber and streamer (2004)
- Hwang Do-yun, South Korean footballer (2003)
- Nika Mühl, Croatian basketball player (2001)
- Tiago Djaló, Portuguese footballer (2000)
- Jackie Evancho, American singer (2000)
- Stanley Nsoki, French footballer (1999)
- Lil Nas X, American rapper (1999)
- Rúben Vinagre, Portuguese footballer (1999)
- Elle Fanning, American actress (1998)
- Luis Arráez, Venezuelan baseball player (1997)
Lives Remembered on 9th April
- David Hayes, American sculptor and painter (born 1931) (2013)
- Greg McCrary, American football player (born 1952) (2013)
- Mordechai Mishani, Israeli lawyer and politician (born 1945) (2013)
- McCandlish Phillips, American journalist and author (born 1927) (2013)
- Paolo Soleri, Italian-American architect, designed the Cosanti (born 1919) (2013)
- Malcolm Thomas, Welsh rugby player and cricketer (born 1929) (2012)
- Boris Parygin, Soviet philosopher, psychologist, and author (born 1930) (2012)
- Zakariya Rashid Hassan al-Ashiri, Bahraini journalist (born 1971) (2011)
- Sidney Lumet, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1924) (2011)
- Zoltán Varga, Hungarian footballer and manager (born 1945) (2010)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 9th April
- Christian feast day: Acacius of Amida
- Christian feast day: Casilda of Toledo
- Christian feast day: Demetrius of Thessaloniki
- Christian feast day: Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Anglicanism, Lutheranism)
- Christian feast day: Gaucherius
- Christian feast day: Materiana
- Christian feast day: Blessed Thomas of Tolentino
- Christian feast day: Waltrude
- Christian feast day: April 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Baghdad Liberation Day (Iraqi Kurdistan)
- Constitution Day (Kosovo)
- Day of National Unity (Georgia)
- Day of the Finnish Language (Finland)
- Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan (Philippines)
- Feast of the Second Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law (Thelema)
- Martyr's Day (Tunisia)
- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (United States)
- Remembrance for Haakon Sigurdsson (The Troth)
- Vimy Ridge Day (Canada)
- Valour Day (CRPF)
What Happened on 9th April?
- A 6.1–magnitude earthquake strikes Iran killing 32 people and injuring over 850 people. (2013)
- At least 13 people are killed and another three injured after a man goes on a spree shooting in the Serbian village of Velika Ivanča. (2013)
- Six people and the perpetrator are killed and 17 injured in a mass shooting at a shopping mall in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands. (2011)
- In Tbilisi, Georgia, up to 60,000 people protest against the government of Mikheil Saakashvili. (2009)
- Iraq War: Baghdad falls to American forces. (2003)