February 9

February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 325 days remaining, 326 in leap years.

Events:

• 1964 - Beatles make their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show

• 2001 - American submarine USS Greeneville accidentally strikes and sinks Japanese fishing vessel Ehime-Maru.

Births:

• 1885 - Alban Berg, Austrian composer

• 1941 - Carole King

• 1945 - Mia Farrow

Deaths:

• 1969 - Gabby Hayes

• 1981 - Bill Haley of Bill Haley and the Comets

Holidays and observances:

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See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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