Historical Events
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is established as a Cabinet-level agency
Famous Birthdays
- Larry Semon, American silent film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (The Wizard of Oz (1925)), born in West Point, Mississippi (d. 1928) [Note: many sources erroneously cite July 16]
About February 9, 1889
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
