Births on April 9

Jacques Futrelle

Born on April 9, 1875

Jacques Futrelle, American journalist and author (d. 1912)

Jacques Heath Futrelle (April 9, 1875 – April 15, 1912) was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

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25 Feb

Empress Dowager Cixi
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency.
3 Mar

Opéra-Comique
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen receives its première at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
15 Mar

John McCloskey
Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States.

Births on April 9

Jacques Futrelle

Born on April 9, 1875

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