Historical Events
- Natal proclaims state of siege in Zulu uprising
Famous Birthdays
- André Kostolany, stock market expert and speculator (d. 1999)
- Gwen Catley, British coloratura soprano, born in London, England (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)
African American dialect poet, dies at 33 in Dayton, Ohio
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About February 9, 1906
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius