What Happened on February 9

Complete Timeline — February 9 Through the Ages

1. 1234

   Mongol army takes the Jin city of Caizhou, last holdout of Jin Emperor Ai-Tsung, who commits suicide rather than be capt

   Mongol army takes the Jin city of Caizhou, last holdout of Jin Emperor Ai-Tsung, who commits suicide rather than be captured

2. 1267

   Synod of Breslau orders Jews of Silesia to wear special cone shaped hats as a means of identification, the traditional g

   Synod of Breslau orders Jews of Silesia to wear special cone shaped hats as a means of identification, the traditional garb had become less prevalent

3. 1287

   Massive storm across south-east England hits Cinque Ports realines the coastline, New Romney port now a mile inland [1]

   Massive storm across south-east England hits Cinque Ports realines the coastline, New Romney port now a mile inland [1]

4. 1499

   France & Venice sign treaty against Milan

   France & Venice sign treaty against Milan

5. 1537

   Pope Paul III routes Cardinal Pole to England

   Pope Paul III routes Cardinal Pole to England

6. 1540

   The first recorded horse race meeting in England is held at Roodee Fields in Chester

   Chester is a cathedral city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the England–Wales border.

7. 1554

   Battle at London: Sir Thomas Wyatt defeated and his rebellion against Queen Mary crushed

   Battle at London: Sir Thomas Wyatt defeated and his rebellion against Queen Mary crushed

8. 1555

   Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake for heresy

   Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake for heresy

9. 1621

   Alexander Ludovisi is elected Pope Gregory XV (-1623)

   Alexander Ludovisi is elected Pope Gregory XV (-1623)

10. 1667

    Treaty of Andrussovo: Russia and Poland signs peace treaty

    Treaty of Andrussovo: Russia and Poland signs peace treaty

11. 1674

    English reconquer NY from Netherlands

    English reconquer NY from Netherlands

12. 1682

    Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London

    Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London

13. 1744

    Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews)

    Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews)

14. 1773

    William Henry Harrison is born

    William Henry Harrison is born

15. 1775

    British Parliament declares Massachusetts Colony in rebellion

    British Parliament declares Massachusetts Colony in rebellion

16. 1788

    Austria declares war on Russia

    Austria declares war on Russia

17. 1799

    USS Constellation captures French frigate Insurgents off Nevis, W I

    USS Constellation captures French frigate Insurgents off Nevis, W I

18. 1801

    France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville

    France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville

19. 1822

    American Indian Society organizes

    John Gibson (May 23, 1740 – April 10, 1822) was a veteran of the French and Indian War, Lord Dunmore's War, the American Revolutionary War, Tecumseh's War, and the War of 1812.

20. 1849

    Roman Republic declared in Rome replacing following flight of Pope Pius IX

    Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome.

21. 1863

    Anthony Hope is born

    Anthony Hope, British novelist, known for english novelist, was born on 1863-02-09.

22. 1864

    Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon

    Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Clift Bacon

23. 1871

    Federal fish protection office authorized by US Congress

    The United States Fish Commission, formally known as the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries, was an agency of the United States government created in 1871 to investigate, promote, and...

24. 1874

    Countess of Ségur dies

    Countess of Ségur, French writer, known for french writer, died on 1874-02-09. Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and…

25. 1876

    Julius Wolff opens the Wolff & Reesing Cannery, the first US sardine factory, in Eastport, Maine

    Julius Wolff opens the Wolff & Reesing Cannery, the first US sardine factory, in Eastport, Maine

26. 1881

    Fyodor Dostoevsky dies

    Fyodor Dostoevsky novelist, known for russian novelist, died on 1881-02-09. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (11 November [O.S. 30 October] 1821 – 9 February [O.S.

27. 1885

    1st Japanese arrive in Hawaii

    Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S.

28. 1889

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is established as a Cabinet-level agency

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an executive department of the United States federal government that aims to meet the needs of commercial farming and livestock food production,...

29. 1891

    1st shipment of asparagus arrives in San Francisco from Sacramento

    1st shipment of asparagus arrives in San Francisco from Sacramento

30. 1891

    Ronald Colman is born

    Ronald Colman, English american actor, known for british and american actor, was born on 1891-02-09.

31. 1893

    Canal builder De Lesseps & others sentenced to prison for fraud

    Canal builder De Lesseps & others sentenced to prison for fraud

32. 1895

    William Morgan presents his new sport "Mintonette" to the world at Springfield College, Massachusetts, later renames it

    William Morgan presents his new sport "Mintonette" to the world at Springfield College, Massachusetts, later renames it "Volleyball" [1]

33. 1897

    Invasion of Benin City by British Expeditionary Force; the city is burned and looted, ending the Nigerian Kingdom of Ben

    Invasion of Benin City by British Expeditionary Force; the city is burned and looted, ending the Nigerian Kingdom of Benin formed in the 11th century

34. 1904

    Japanese torpedo boats launch a surprise attack on Russian ships at the Port Arthur naval base in Manchuria, beginning t

    Japanese torpedo boats launch a surprise attack on Russian ships at the Port Arthur naval base in Manchuria, beginning the Russo-Japanese War. Japanese troops also land at Chemulpo (Incheon), near Seoul, Korea; in three weeks, they advance to the Yalu River, the border of Manchuria.

35. 1906

    Natal proclaims state of siege in Zulu uprising

    Natal proclaims state of siege in Zulu uprising

36. 1906

    Paul Laurence Dunbar dies

    Paul Laurence Dunbar, American african-american writer, known for african-american writer, died on 1906-02-09.

37. 1909

    1st US federal legislation on narcotics prohibits importation, possession, and use of "smoking opium"

    1st US federal legislation on narcotics prohibits importation, possession, and use of "smoking opium"

38. 1912

    US Tennis Association amends rule taking bye away from defending champion

    US Tennis Association amends rule taking bye away from defending champion

39. 1913

    Beginning of the Ten Tragic Days in Mexico City, with revolts leading to 3,000 deaths

    Beginning of the Ten Tragic Days in Mexico City, with revolts leading to 3,000 deaths

40. 1916

    Britain's military service act enforced (conscription)

    Military service is service by an individual or group in an army or other militia, air forces, and naval forces, whether as a chosen job (volunteer) or as a result of an involuntary draft...

41. 1918

    Sacha Guitry's "Deburan" premieres in Paris

    Sacha Guitry's "Deburan" premieres in Paris

42. 1920

    International treaty recognizes Norwegian sovereignty over Svalbard

    The Svalbard Treaty (originally the Spitsbergen Treaty) recognises the sovereignty of Norway over the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, at the time called Spitsbergen.

43. 1922

    Brazil becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty

    The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, usually known as the Berne Convention, was an international assembly held in 1886 in the Swiss city of Bern by ten European...

44. 1923

    Soviet Union Council of Labour and Defence passes resolution creating the Civil Air Fleet of the USSR, the forerunner o

    Soviet Union Council of Labour and Defence passes resolution creating the Civil Air Fleet of the USSR, the forerunner of Aeroflot Airline

45. 1923

    Brendan Behan is born

    Brendan Behan, English poet and writer, known for irish poet and writer, was born on 1923-02-09.

46. 1924

    Nakhichevan ASSR constituted within Azerbaijan SSR

    The Nakhichevan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, abbreviated as the Nakhichevan ASSR was an autonomous republic within the Azerbaijan SSR, itself a republic within the Soviet Union.

47. 1926

    Teaching theory of evolution forbidden in Atlanta, Georgia schools

    Teaching theory of evolution forbidden in Atlanta, Georgia schools

48. 1929

    USSR, Estonia, Latvia, Poland & Romania sign Litvinov's Pact, providing for renunciation of war among its signatories

    USSR, Estonia, Latvia, Poland & Romania sign Litvinov's Pact, providing for renunciation of war among its signatories

49. 1932

    US airship Columbia crashes during storm (Flushing, NY)

    US airship Columbia crashes during storm (Flushing, NY)

50. 1933

    -63°F (-53°C), Moran, Wyoming (state record)

    -63°F (-53°C), Moran, Wyoming (state record)

51. 1934

    -14.3°F (-25.7°C), coldest day in New York City

    -14.3°F (-25.7°C), coldest day in New York City

52. 1936

    German skier Franz Pfnür wins the inaugural Olympic men’s combined gold medal at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Games

    German skier Franz Pfnür wins the inaugural Olympic men’s combined gold medal at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Games ahead of teammate Gustav Lantschner

53. 1939

    Belgian Spaak government falls

    Belgian Spaak government falls

54. 1941

    British troops conquer El Agheila

    British troops conquer El Agheila

55. 1942

    Daylight Savings War Time goes into effect in US

    Daylight Savings War Time goes into effect in US

56. 1942

    Carole King is born

    Carole King, American musician, known for american singer-songwriter and musician, was born on 1942-02-09.

57. 1943

    Japanese troops evacuate Guadalcanal, ending the epic World War II battle on the Solomon Islands in the Pacific

    The military history of the United Kingdom in World War II covers the Second World War against the Axis powers, starting on 3 September 1939 with the declaration of war by the United Kingdom and…

58. 1943

    Joseph Stiglitz is born

    Joseph Stiglitz, American economist and nobel laureate, known for american economist and nobel laureate, was born on 1943-02-09.

59. 1943

    Joe Pesci is born

    Joe Pesci, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1943-02-09. Joseph Frank Pesci is an American actor.

60. 1944

    U-734/U-238 sunk off Ireland

    U-734/U-238 sunk off Ireland

61. 1944

    Alice Walker is born

    Alice Walker, American author and activist, known for american author and activist, was born on 1944-02-09.

62. 1945

    -Feb 10] Germany destroys Ruhrdammen

    -Feb 10] Germany destroys Ruhrdammen

63. 1945

    Mia Farrow is born

    Mia Farrow, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1945-02-09. Maria de Lourdes Villiers Farrow ( mə-REE-ə dee LOORDZ VIL-yərz FARR-oh; born February 9, 1945) is an American…

64. 1946

    Dutch Labor Party (Dutch Social Democratic Party) forms

    The Social Democratic Party of Germany is a social democratic political party in Germany. It is one of the major parties of contemporary Germany.

65. 1948

    WLWT TV channel 5 in Cincinnati, OH (NBC) begins broadcasting

    WLWT TV channel 5 in Cincinnati, OH (NBC) begins broadcasting

66. 1951

    MLB St Louis Browns sign pitcher Satchel Paige at age 45

    Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB).

67. 1954

    Mario Scelba forms new government in Italy

    Mario Scelba was an Italian politician and statesman who was the 33rd prime minister of Italy from February 1954 to July 1955.

68. 1955

    Dutch 2nd Chamber accepts crematory law

    Dutch 2nd Chamber accepts crematory law

69. 1956

    -5°F (-20.6°C) in Sicily

    -5°F (-20.6°C) in Sicily

70. 1957

    Actor-singer Richard Harris (26) weds socialite Elizabeth Rees (20); divorce in 1969

    Actor-singer Richard Harris (26) weds socialite Elizabeth Rees (20); divorce in 1969

71. 1960

    AFL & NFL agree verbally to a no tampering pact

    AFL & NFL agree verbally to a no tampering pact

72. 1961

    Joseph Ileo appointed Premier of Congo

    Joseph Ileo appointed Premier of Congo

73. 1962

    Jamaica signs agreement to become independent

    The Crown Colony of Jamaica and Dependencies was a Crown colony of the British Empire from 1655 to 1962. English forces launched an invasion of Jamaica in 1655, capturing the existing Spanish colony.

74. 1963

    1st test flight of Boeing 727 jet

    1st test flight of Boeing 727 jet

75. 1964

    First appearance of the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show", live from New York; broadcast draws 73.7 million television v

    First appearance of the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show", live from New York; broadcast draws 73.7 million television viewers

76. 1966

    Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 995 points

    Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 995 points

77. 1968

    A rare 3-way tie for silver in the women's 500m speed skating at the Grenoble Winter Olympics; Soviet Lyudmila Titova wi

    A rare 3-way tie for silver in the women's 500m speed skating at the Grenoble Winter Olympics; Soviet Lyudmila Titova wins from American trio of Jenny Fish, Mary Meyers and Dianne Holum

78. 1969

    1st flight of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet

    1st flight of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet

79. 1970

    Glenn McGrath is born

    Glenn McGrath is born

80. 1971

    First gay-themed TV episode - All in the Family

    First gay-themed TV episode - All in the Family

81. 1971

    5 men are killed near a BBC transmitter on Brougher Mountain, County Tyrone, in a landmine attack carried out by the Iri

    5 men are killed near a BBC transmitter on Brougher Mountain, County Tyrone, in a landmine attack carried out by the Irish Republican Army

82. 1972

    British government declares a state of emergency after a month-long coal miners' strike

    From 1984 until 1985, a major miners' strike shook the British coal industry in response to proposed closures of uneconomic pits.

83. 1975

    Soviet Soyuz 17 returns to Earth

    Soviet Soyuz 17 returns to Earth

84. 1976

    Oscar Charleston selected to baseball's Hall of Fame

    Oscar McKinley Charleston (October 14, 1896 – October 5, 1954) was an American center fielder, first baseman and manager in Negro league baseball and the Cuban League.

85. 1976

    Charlie Day is born

    Charlie Day, American actor and producer, known for american actor and producer, was born on 1976-02-09. Charles Peckham Day is an American actor, writer, and producer.

86. 1979

    ABC airs "Heroes of Rock N Roll" special, featuring archival performances of 62 artists

    ABC airs "Heroes of Rock N Roll" special, featuring archival performances of 62 artists

87. 1979

    Beginning of James Clavell's novel "Whirlwind"

    Beginning of James Clavell's novel "Whirlwind"

88. 1979

    Dennis Gabor dies

    Dennis Gabor, British hungarian-british physicist, known for hungarian-british physicist, died on 1979-02-09.

89. 1981

    Tom Hiddleston is born

    Tom Hiddleston, British actor, known for english actor, was born on 1981-02-09. Thomas William Hiddleston is a British actor.

90. 1983

    Belgium buys 44 F-16s

    Belgium buys 44 F-16s

91. 1984

    East German ski jumper Jens Weißflog wins first of 3 career Olympic gold medals in the Normal Hill individual event at t

    East German ski jumper Jens Weißflog wins first of 3 career Olympic gold medals in the Normal Hill individual event at the Sarajevo Winter Games

92. 1984

    Yuri Andropov dies

    Yuri Andropov dies

93. 1985

    Madonna's album "Like a Virgin" goes #1 for 3 weeks

    Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.

94. 1986

    Halley's Comet reaches 30th perihelion (closest approach to Sun)

    Halley's Comet reaches 30th perihelion (closest approach to Sun)

95. 1987

    Michael B. Jordan is born

    Michael B. Jordan, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1987-02-09. Michael Bakari Jordan is an American actor, producer, and director.

96. 1987

    Rose Leslie is born

    Rose Leslie, Scottish actress, known for scottish actress, was born on 1987-02-09. Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie is a Scottish actress.

97. 1988

    NH begins a NCAA record 32-game losing streak at home (ends Feb 1991)

    NH begins a NCAA record 32-game losing streak at home (ends Feb 1991)

98. 1989

    NBA power forward Charles Barkley (26) weds legal aide Maureen Blumhardt in Elkton, Maryland

    NBA power forward Charles Barkley (26) weds legal aide Maureen Blumhardt in Elkton, Maryland

99. 1989

    Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) ends NBA free throw streak of 57 games

    Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) ends NBA free throw streak of 57 games

100. 1989

     Osamu Tezuka dies

     Osamu Tezuka, Japanese cartoonist and animator, known for japanese cartoonist and animator, died on 1989-02-09.

101. 1990

     "Bradys" return to TV for 6 episodes on CBS TV

     The Bradys is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on CBS from February 9 to March 9, 1990.

102. 1991

     Johann Olav Koss skates world record 5k (6:41:73)

     Johann Olav Koss skates world record 5k (6:41:73)

103. 1991

     Terry Norris knocks down Sugar Ray Leonard twice and beats him to defend his WBC Super Welterweight title

     Terry Norris knocks down Sugar Ray Leonard twice and beats him to defend his WBC Super Welterweight title

104. 1992

     Heike Henkel high jumps female indoor world record (2.07m)

     Heike Henkel high jumps female indoor world record (2.07m)

105. 1996

     The Irish Republican Army declares the end of its 18 month ceasefire shortly followed by a large bomb in London's Canary

     The Irish Republican Army declares the end of its 18 month ceasefire shortly followed by a large bomb in London's Canary Wharf.

106. 1998

     6th ESPY Awards: Ken Griffey Jr, Mia Hamm win

     6th ESPY Awards: Ken Griffey Jr, Mia Hamm win

107. 2001

     American submarine USS Greeneville accidentally strikes and sinks the Ehime-Maru, a Japanese training vessel operated by

     American submarine USS Greeneville accidentally strikes and sinks the Ehime-Maru, a Japanese training vessel operated by the Uwajima Fishery High School; nine the Ehime-Maru's crew members were killed, including four high school students.

108. 2005

     UK Prime Minister Tony Blair issues a formal apology to the Guildford Four for their wrongful imprisonment [1]

     UK Prime Minister Tony Blair issues a formal apology to the Guildford Four for their wrongful imprisonment [1]

109. 2006

     Al Michaels joins NBC's "Sunday Night Football" broadcast with John Madden

     Football Night in America (FNIA), branded for sponsorship purposes as Football Night in America served by Applebee's, is an American pre-game show that is broadcast on NBC, preceding its broadcasts...

110. 2011

     Latvia leaves deep recession with an annualised growth of 3.7% in the last quarter of 2010, it is reported today

     Latvia leaves deep recession with an annualised growth of 3.7% in the last quarter of 2010, it is reported today

111. 2012

     Actress Parminder Nagra files for divorce from photographer James Stenson due to irreconcilable differences after 3 year

     Actress Parminder Nagra files for divorce from photographer James Stenson due to irreconcilable differences after 3 years of marriage

112. 2013

     5 people are killed after Cessna plane crashes on a Brussels runway

     5 people are killed after Cessna plane crashes on a Brussels runway

113. 2013

     Adam Ondra completes the second ascent of the 9b (5.15b) route, Fight or flight

     Adam Ondra is a Czech professional rock climber, specializing in lead climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing.

114. 2014

     Australian National University scientists discover the oldest known star at 13.6 billion years old

     The culture of the United Kingdom is influenced by its combined nations' history, its interaction with the cultures of Europe, the individual diverse cultures of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern...

115. 2016

     Two German passenger trains collide near Bad Aibling, Bavaria, killing 10 and seriously injuring 18

     Two German passenger trains collide near Bad Aibling, Bavaria, killing 10 and seriously injuring 18

116. 2021

     The United Arab Emirates is the fifth entity to successfully orbit a probe around Mars as the probe Hope begins to study

     The United Arab Emirates is the fifth entity to successfully orbit a probe around Mars as the probe Hope begins to study the planet's atmosphere

117. 2022

     Nearly four million bottles of beer destroyed in large crackdown on alcohol in northern Nigerian state of Kano, where al

     Nearly four million bottles of beer destroyed in large crackdown on alcohol in northern Nigerian state of Kano, where alcohol prohibited under Sharia law [1]

118. 2026

     NYC Water announces a significant spike in water usage during the 15 minutes after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime perfo

     NYC Water announces a significant spike in water usage during the 15 minutes after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance equivalent to 761,719 toilets flushing across NYC

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