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 (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar, African American dialect poet, dies at 33 in Dayton, Ohio
1906 Highlights
About February 9, 1906
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
