Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Gallacher, British golfer (10 European Tour titles), born in Bathgate, Scotland
- Janet Issaca Ashford, American writer (Birth Stories), born in Los Angeles, California
- Judith Light, American actress (Who's the Boss - "Angela"; One Life to Live), born in Trenton, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Poul Schierbeck, Danish organist and composer, dies at 60
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About February 9, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius