Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day honors the bravery and sacrifice of former prisoners of war. Today we acknowledge the challenges they endured during their captivity and celebrates their resilience.
Chicken Little Awareness Day recognizes the classic tale of Chicken Little, who famously exclaimed, “The sky is falling!” This celebration reminds us to approach life with a sense of humor and perspective to avoid unnecessary panic over minor setbacks or perceived threats.
Chinese Almond Cookie Day is a delicious excuse to indulge in these crispy, almond-flavored treats. These cookies are often served during special occasions and celebrations. They’re characterized by their round shape, topped with a single almond or sometimes a red dot in the center, symbolizing good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Some Celebrities celebrating April 9th birthdays include:
Gerard Way is turning 47. Way is famous as a musician and writer. As a musician, he’s most known as the lead singer of My Chemical Romance. As a writer, Way is known for authoring The Umbrella Academy comic book which was turned into a live-action series by Netflix.
Actor Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, TX today in 1954. In the 80s & 90s Quaid starred in The Right Stuff about test pilots; The Big Easy – a romantic thriller shot in New Orleans; and the comedies Innerspace, The Parent Trap, and one of my favorite movies Undercover Blues which was also shot in New Orleans. Quaid continued making blockbuster movies through the 2000s starring in the disaster film The Day after Tomorrow. Currently Dennis is co-starring on the Paramout series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Kevin Martin was born today in 1969. Martin is lead vocalist for the band Candlebox.
Some April 9th Gen X Nostalgia:
1999 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed their first show of their Reunion Tour. This will be the first time the band has played live together since 1988.
The movies Go and Never Been Kissed premiered in theaters today in 1999.
The band Soundgarden announced they were breaking up today in 1997. The band wouldn’t play again for 13 years.
The TV sitcom Parks and Recreation premiered on NBC today in 2009. The show had great writing and acting by Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Adam Scott, and Rob Lowe. All 7 seasons are streaming on Peacock.
On April 9th, 1988:
- Above the Law with Steven Seagal and Sharon Stone was killing it at the box office;
- Mamma’s Boy, 227, and Tour of Duty were on TV; and
- Billy Ocean’s Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car from the movie License to Drive hits number one.