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9 February in history
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1909Invention
Invention event - February 9
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1909, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1909Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 9
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1909, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1987TV
First appearance of The Simpsons on Tracey Ullman
The Simpsons first appeared as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show.
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Birth of William Henry Harrison
9th US President William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia.
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Birth event - February 9
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1909, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1945Birth
Mia Farrow born
Mia Farrow was born. American actress.
1987Birth
Michael B. Jordan born
Michael B. Jordan was born. American actor.
Died on this day
17 in the archiveFive infamous ends — executed, assassinated or murdered — drawn at random from the archive. All infamous ends →
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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Assassinated
1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
Suicide
1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Assassinated
1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
Suicide
2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Famous birthdays
26 this weekToday · 9 February
- Michael B. JordanAmerican actor (born 1987)Born 1987 · 39 years ago today
- Mia FarrowAmerican actress and activist (born 1945)Born 1945 · 81 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 9Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1909, noted inBorn 1909 · 117 years ago today
- William Henry HarrisonPresident of the United States in 1841Born 1773 · 253 years ago today
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Boris PasternakRussian and Soviet writer (1890–1960)10 February · born 1890
Taylor LautnerAmerican actor (born 1992)11 February · born 1992
Jennifer AnistonAmerican actress (born 1969)11 February · born 1969
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National Pizza Day
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 9 February.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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