My wiki search about April 9 revealed that April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). There are 266 days remaining.

To Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians, April 9 is Palm Sunday. The Sunday before Easter. The principal ceremonies of the day are the benediction of the palms, the procession, the Mass, and during it the singing of the Passion. The blessing of the palms follows a ritual similar to that of Mass. On the altar branches of palms are placed between the candlesticks instead of flowers ordinarily used. The palms to be blessed are on a table at the Epistle side or in cathedral churches between the throne and the altar.

In the Philippines, April 9 is a holiday known as "Araw ng Kagitingan" (Day of Valor). It was formerly named "The Fall of Bataan" or "Bataan Day". The "Araw ng Kagitingan" (Day of Valor) celebrates the Filipino gallantry, bravery and heroism in the provinces of Bataan and Corregidor.

For all its worth, April 9 is incidentally and serendipitously my birthday…

Gifts are not expected but appreciated! A U.S. Visa perhaps?