Today’s Highlight in History: On April 9, 1959, NASA announced the selection of America’s first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald Slayton.
On this date: In 1682, French explorer Robert de La Salle claimed the Mississippi River Basin for France.
Today is Friday, April 9, the 99th day of 2010. There are 266 days left in the year.
Share + Apr 8, 2010 9:00 pm US/Pacific Today is Friday, April 9, the 99th day of 2010.
Today is Friday, April 9, the 99th day of 2010. There are 266 days left in the year.
Kristen Jaymes Stewart, an actress known for playing Bella Swan in the “Twilight” vampire series of movies, turns 20 today.
