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February 9th
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 9th February or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1920, 1937, 1942, 1943, 1950, 1961, 1964, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2008, Born This Day,
This Day In History Is Updated Every Day
Research: Our research for This Day In History comes from 6 main sources
1. Time spent in the Local Library checking old newspapers.
2. BBC News Archives
3. New York Time Archives
4. Wikipedia ( We do double check )
5. Research from History books which we have a large collection
6. The People History itself
Because of our concerns over accuracy we always use at least 2 sources for verification before we include a news story
Each day we feature between 1 and 3 videos that are related to that days news stories, using this format we believe we can provide an informative and entertaining format to see the news that was important or interesting from This Day In History.
As a general rule we gather about 20 plus news stories for each day and we are always spending time to improve each day. We also include our Born on This Day with a small article on the persons achievements or the reason they are known.
We do include some popular culture references if we felt those items would have been featured on nightly news or in national newspapers. A good example would be Who Shot JR? on the TV Soap Dallas as the speculation caused a major stir around the world.
We have tried very hard to find news stories from around the world and not be to US centric but as America is the largest most populated western country in the world it still does provide a significant amount of the news featured. The mix is generally slightly more news stories from around the world than America so for example if we have a total of 25 news stories we would expect 15 from around the world and 10 from the United States, but this can vary greatly for any one day.
In general we only feature natural and other disasters which would make the nightly news on our This Day In History, this does not mean the other natural disasters that may cause the loss of life of just a few poor souls is not important.
Also remember if you wish to find out what happened on the day you were born click on the corresponding month and then go to the specific day.
The page is made up from 3 RSS feeds
1. The main RSS feed for This Day in History which would be suitable for delivery to your e-mail in box.
2. Our Born This Day which is quite small and includes a video related to that person included.
3. A much smaller This Day In History RSS feed which includes only 3 or 4 news stories ideal for including on your blog or web site through an RSS display tool.
February 9th
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 9th February or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1920, 1937, 1942, 1943, 1950, 1961, 1964, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2008, Born This Day,
U.S.
1971 U.S.A. Sylmar earthquake
9th February, 1971 : The San Fernando earthquake ( 6.6 ) at 6:00 AM ruptures a segment of the San Fernando fault zone, causing the loss of life of 65 , the worst loss of life was at the at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Fernando, where 49 people died. The damage caused by the quake was estimated at 1/2 billion dollars due to damage to buildings, bridges and major freeways including Interstate 5
1971 U.S.A. Sylmar earthquake
9th February, 1971 : The San Fernando earthquake ( 6.6 ) at 6:00 AM ruptures a segment of the San Fernando fault zone, causing the loss of life of 65 , the worst loss of life was at the at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Fernando, where 49 people died. The damage caused by the quake was estimated at 1/2 billion dollars due to damage to buildings, bridges and major freeways including Interstate 5
World
1943 World War II Battle of Guadalcanal
9th February, 1943 : The Battle of Guadalcanal, which occurred in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, had ended on this day. This was a very important victory over the Japanese, which was achieved by the United States.
1943 World War II Battle of Guadalcanal
9th February, 1943 : The Battle of Guadalcanal, which occurred in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, had ended on this day. This was a very important victory over the Japanese, which was achieved by the United States.
U.S.
1961 U.S.A. Medicare Program
9th February, 1961 : President Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program ( The Medicare Program ) for 14.2 million Americans 65 or older, financed by an increase in Social Security taxes.
1961 U.S.A. Medicare Program
9th February, 1961 : President Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program ( The Medicare Program ) for 14.2 million Americans 65 or older, financed by an increase in Social Security taxes.
U.S.
1920 U.S.A. Wellsboro Corning Glass Works
9th February, 1920 : Following a major fire which destroyed the plant Superintendent Smith of the Wellsboro Corning Glass Works plant had dispelled rumors that the plant was going to close. He also had mentioned that there were no grounds for this rumor at all. Necessary repairs were going to be made, but the plant was to remain open.
1920 U.S.A. Wellsboro Corning Glass Works
9th February, 1920 : Following a major fire which destroyed the plant Superintendent Smith of the Wellsboro Corning Glass Works plant had dispelled rumors that the plant was going to close. He also had mentioned that there were no grounds for this rumor at all. Necessary repairs were going to be made, but the plant was to remain open.
U.S.
1937 U.S.A. Work Relief and Flood Rehab
9th February, 1937 : A bill was passed which allowed for a total of $940,000,000 to be used for relief projects. $790,000,000 of this money was intended to be used to fund work relief and flood rehab programs. This aid was expected to be administered between February 1st and June 31st.
It took several weeks to reach a verdict regarding this bill. This was one of the most controversial pieces of legislation passed during this time in history.
1937 U.S.A. Work Relief and Flood Rehab
9th February, 1937 : A bill was passed which allowed for a total of $940,000,000 to be used for relief projects. $790,000,000 of this money was intended to be used to fund work relief and flood rehab programs. This aid was expected to be administered between February 1st and June 31st.
It took several weeks to reach a verdict regarding this bill. This was one of the most controversial pieces of legislation passed during this time in history.
World
1942 World War II Joint Chiefs of Staff
9th February, 1942 : For the first time since the start of the war, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had come together for an official meeting. The purpose of this staff was to coordinate military strategy, which would help the allied forces (i.e. U.S., France, Italy, Russian Empire, British Empire) win World War II.
1942 World War II Joint Chiefs of Staff
9th February, 1942 : For the first time since the start of the war, the Joint Chiefs of Staff had come together for an official meeting. The purpose of this staff was to coordinate military strategy, which would help the allied forces (i.e. U.S., France, Italy, Russian Empire, British Empire) win World War II.
U.S.
1942 U.S.A. USS Normandie
9th February, 1942 : The USS Normandie had burned in New York on this day, while in the process of being converted to an allied transport ship. Normandie was regarded as the number one most elegant ocean liner ever built.
1942 U.S.A. USS Normandie
9th February, 1942 : The USS Normandie had burned in New York on this day, while in the process of being converted to an allied transport ship. Normandie was regarded as the number one most elegant ocean liner ever built.
U.S.
1950 U.S.A. Post Goes Up to 2 cents
9th February, 1950 : A majority has been reached among the members of the United States House of Representatives regarding the hike in postal rates. As a result of a voice vote made on this day, a bill was passed which had raised the rate of postal card rates from one to two cents. Regular letter rates would stay at three cents.
1950 U.S.A. Post Goes Up to 2 cents
9th February, 1950 : A majority has been reached among the members of the United States House of Representatives regarding the hike in postal rates. As a result of a voice vote made on this day, a bill was passed which had raised the rate of postal card rates from one to two cents. Regular letter rates would stay at three cents.
U.S.
1950 U.S.A. Joseph Mc Carthy
9th February, 1950 : Senator Joseph Mc Carthy from Wisconsin had announced that 205 communists had made their way into the U.S. State Department.
1950 U.S.A. Joseph Mc Carthy
9th February, 1950 : Senator Joseph Mc Carthy from Wisconsin had announced that 205 communists had made their way into the U.S. State Department.
U.S.
1964 U.S.A. The Beatles
9th February, 1964 : For the first time ever, the popular music group the Beatles had appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Shortly afterwards, they played their first American concert at the Coliseum.
The Beatles had come a long way-literally. They originated from London, England, and were told that they “could not carry a tune across the Atlantic”. In the early days they were though of to be no more than a fad. That of course was proven wrong many times over.
1964 U.S.A. The Beatles
9th February, 1964 : For the first time ever, the popular music group the Beatles had appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Shortly afterwards, they played their first American concert at the Coliseum.
The Beatles had come a long way-literally. They originated from London, England, and were told that they “could not carry a tune across the Atlantic”. In the early days they were though of to be no more than a fad. That of course was proven wrong many times over.
UK
1966 UK Dounreay Nuclear Reactor
9th February, 1966 : The first of it's kind a Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) is to be built at the Dounreay power station on the north coast of Scotland. This reactor will be 5 times more efficient at obtaining the extraction of the energy available in nuclear fuel than current reactors in use.
1966 UK Dounreay Nuclear Reactor
9th February, 1966 : The first of it's kind a Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) is to be built at the Dounreay power station on the north coast of Scotland. This reactor will be 5 times more efficient at obtaining the extraction of the energy available in nuclear fuel than current reactors in use.
U.S.
1969 U.S.A. 747 Test Flight
9th February, 1969 : Boeing 747 airliner takes its first test flight piloted by test pilots Jack Waddell and Brien Wygle at the controls
1969 U.S.A. 747 Test Flight
9th February, 1969 : Boeing 747 airliner takes its first test flight piloted by test pilots Jack Waddell and Brien Wygle at the controls
UK
1979 UK Football Transfer Record Over a Million
9th February, 1979 : England forward Trevor Francis signs for Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side in Britain's first £1m transfer deal.
1979 UK Football Transfer Record Over a Million
9th February, 1979 : England forward Trevor Francis signs for Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side in Britain's first £1m transfer deal.
U.S.
1981 U.S.A. Bill Haley
9th February, 1981 : Bill Haley dies at age 56 he brought the existing genre of rock and roll into the spotlight with his chart-topping single "Rock Around the Clock," in 1955.
1981 U.S.A. Bill Haley
9th February, 1981 : Bill Haley dies at age 56 he brought the existing genre of rock and roll into the spotlight with his chart-topping single "Rock Around the Clock," in 1955.
U.S.
1996 U.S.A. Kasparov
9th February, 1996 : The legendary Russian Chess Grandmaster Kasparov loses his first chess game ever to IBM's chess computer Deep Blue. He did go on to gain three wins and two draws and easily wins the match
1996 U.S.A. Kasparov
9th February, 1996 : The legendary Russian Chess Grandmaster Kasparov loses his first chess game ever to IBM's chess computer Deep Blue. He did go on to gain three wins and two draws and easily wins the match
U.S.
2001 U.S.A. USS Greenville
9th February, 2001 : An American submarine (USS Greenville) accidentally struck a Japanese fishing boat and nine lives were lost. This event took place off the coast of Hawaii in Pearl Harbor.
2001 U.S.A. USS Greenville
9th February, 2001 : An American submarine (USS Greenville) accidentally struck a Japanese fishing boat and nine lives were lost. This event took place off the coast of Hawaii in Pearl Harbor.
UK
2002 UK Princess Margaret
9th February, 2002 : Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 71 after suffering a massive stroke.
2002 UK Princess Margaret
9th February, 2002 : Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 71 after suffering a massive stroke.
Pakistan
2008 Pakistan Political Unrest
9th February, 2008 : The political unrest in Pakistan continues following the murder of Benazir Bhutto and the detention of the deposed chief justice. An estimated 100,000 supporters of Benazir Bhutto turned out for her party's first major election rally since her assassination. Meanwhile in the capital of Islamabad riot police used water cannons and tear gas on protesters over the detention of the deposed chief justice. Also at a political gathering Saturday in northwestern Pakistan, a bomb is detonated killing at least 25 people.
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2008 Pakistan Political Unrest
9th February, 2008 : The political unrest in Pakistan continues following the murder of Benazir Bhutto and the detention of the deposed chief justice. An estimated 100,000 supporters of Benazir Bhutto turned out for her party's first major election rally since her assassination. Meanwhile in the capital of Islamabad riot police used water cannons and tear gas on protesters over the detention of the deposed chief justice. Also at a political gathering Saturday in northwestern Pakistan, a bomb is detonated killing at least 25 people.
This Day In History For Tomorrow February 10th Day After February 11th Or You Can Use Our Calendar at the top of the page to find the day or month you are looking for
This Day In History Is Updated Every Day
Research: Our research for This Day In History comes from 6 main sources
1. Time spent in the Local Library checking old newspapers.
2. BBC News Archives
3. New York Time Archives
4. Wikipedia ( We do double check )
5. Research from History books which we have a large collection
6. The People History itself
Because of our concerns over accuracy we always use at least 2 sources for verification before we include a news story
Each day we feature between 1 and 3 videos that are related to that days news stories, using this format we believe we can provide an informative and entertaining format to see the news that was important or interesting from This Day In History.
As a general rule we gather about 20 plus news stories for each day and we are always spending time to improve each day. We also include our Born on This Day with a small article on the persons achievements or the reason they are known.
We do include some popular culture references if we felt those items would have been featured on nightly news or in national newspapers. A good example would be Who Shot JR? on the TV Soap Dallas as the speculation caused a major stir around the world.
We have tried very hard to find news stories from around the world and not be to US centric but as America is the largest most populated western country in the world it still does provide a significant amount of the news featured. The mix is generally slightly more news stories from around the world than America so for example if we have a total of 25 news stories we would expect 15 from around the world and 10 from the United States, but this can vary greatly for any one day.
In general we only feature natural and other disasters which would make the nightly news on our This Day In History, this does not mean the other natural disasters that may cause the loss of life of just a few poor souls is not important.
Also remember if you wish to find out what happened on the day you were born click on the corresponding month and then go to the specific day.
The page is made up from 3 RSS feeds
1. The main RSS feed for This Day in History which would be suitable for delivery to your e-mail in box.
2. Our Born This Day which is quite small and includes a video related to that person included.
3. A much smaller This Day In History RSS feed which includes only 3 or 4 news stories ideal for including on your blog or web site through an RSS display tool.
