Saturday, 9th April 2011 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 cloudy with temperatures between 6°C and 12°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous 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 Saturday, 9th April in Amsterdam, NL.
On 9th April 2011, Amsterdam experienced cloudy conditions as the Dutch city continued its role as a major European centre for commerce and culture. Situated in the Netherlands at the mouth of the Amstel River, Amsterdam is known for its extensive canal system and historic architecture that draws millions of visitors annually. Those observing the night sky that day would have noticed the waning gibbous moon, whilst astrologically the date fell under the sign of Aries.
Throughout history, significant events have occurred on this date. In 2005, Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall, marking a notable moment in British royal history. Sixteen years earlier, in 1989, coalition forces captured Baghdad during the invasion of Iraq, with the toppling of Saddam Hussein's statue in Firdos Square becoming one of the most recognisable images of that military campaign.
The date also holds importance for its connection to influential figures. Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle on this day in 2021 at the age of 99, having served as the longest-reigning consort in British history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 9th April 2011
Silence holds more weight than a thousand explanations.
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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 9th April
Name Days in Your Language: Cortney, Courtney, Kortney, Kourtney
Someone born on this day in 2011 would be 15 years old today — just 5,493 days into life, which is roughly 131,848 hours, 7,910,925 minutes, or 474,655,510 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
- Gil Askey, American trumpet player, composer, and producer (born 1925) (2014)
- Chris Banks, American football player (born 1973) (2014)
- Rory Ellinger, American lawyer and politician (born 1941) (2014)
- Norman Girvan, Jamaican economist, academic, and politician (born 1941) (2014)
- Aelay Narendra, Indian politician (born 1946) (2014)
- A. N. R. Robinson, Trinbagonian politician, 3rd President of Trinidad and Tobago (born 1926) (2014)
- Svetlana Velmar-Janković, Serbian author (born 1933) (2014)
- 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)
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 student stabs 20 people at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. (2014)
- 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)