1. Virginia's First Permanent Settlement: On April 9, 1607, the first English settlers arrived at Jamestown Island, now part of Virginia. This marked the first permanent English settlement in America.

2. Revolutionary War Begins: On April 9, 1776, the Battle of the Great Bridge took place in Virginia, marking the beginning of the Revolutionary War in Virginia. The American forces won the battle, forcing the British to evacuate Norfolk and giving the Patriots control of the colony.

3. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox: On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This effectively ended the American Civil War.

4. Virginia Joins the Confederacy: On April 9, 1861, Virginia seceded from the United States and joined the Confederate States of America. This decision was controversial and caused a divide among Virginians, as the state was home to both Union and Confederate sympathizers.

5. First Public Radio Broadcast: On April 9, 1922, the first public radio broadcast took place in Virginia. Station "WGAR" in Akron, Ohio transmitted a live concert to a receiving station in Richmond, Virginia. This marked the beginning of public radio broadcasting in America.