Historical Events
- Japanese troops evacuate Guadalcanal, ending the epic World War II battle on the Solomon Islands in the Pacific
- National League of Baseball seeks a buyer for the Philadelphia Phillies as owner Gerry Nugent falls in arrears
48-hour Work Week
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an executive order setting a minimum 48-hour work week in a number of critical war industries
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Lewis, American soul and R&B singer-songwriter ("Hello Stranger"; "Baby I'm Yours"), born in Salem, Michigan
- James King, American basketball player (Olympic gold 1968), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Joe Pesci (81 years old)
American actor (Half Nelson, Goodfellas), born in Newark, New Jersey
- Jonny Nilsson, Swedish speed skater (Olympic gold 10k 1964; World C'ships gold allround 1963), born in Gothenburg, Sweden (d. 2022)
Joseph Stiglitz (81 years old)
American economist and Nobel laureate (asymmetric information), born in Gary, Indiana
- Ryland Davies, Welsh operatic tenor, born in Cwm, Gwent, Wales (d. 2023)
- Squire Fridell, American actor (Rosetti & Ryan), born in Oakland, California
Famous Deaths
- World War II: Dutch fascist official Hermannus Reydon and his wife are shot by resistance members, his wife dies immediately and he dies six months later
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About February 9, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
