births
September 9, 1924
Russell M. Nelson, American captain, surgeon, and religious leader
Russell M. Nelson
Russell Marion Nelson Sr. is an American religious leader and retired surgeon who is the 17th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nelson was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for nearly 34 years, and was the quorum president from 2015 to 2018. As church president, Nelson is recognized by the church as the prophet, seer, and revelator.
September 9
September 9 is the 252nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 113 days remain until the end of the year.