DeathApril 92016

Will Smith (defensive end)

Will Smith, American football player (born 1981)

10th anniversary in 2026

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When
Saturday, April 9 201610 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
Anniversary
10th in 2026
Recorded from
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Person
Will Smith (defensive end)

Who they were

Will Smith, American football player (born 1981)

Why this date

Will Smith (defensive end) appears on our April 9 calendar for 2016 as a death entry.

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  • July 13Prime Minister of the United KingdomPrime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.
  • January 3Nimr al-NimrIn response to the execution of Nimr al-Nimr, Iran ends its diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
  • September 3ChinaThe U.S. and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
  • July 5Juno (spacecraft)The Juno space probe arrives at Jupiter and begins a 20-month survey of the planet.

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April 9 2016 — 10 years ago, on a Saturday.

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