Historical Events
Dulles Appointed CIA Director
General Walter Bedell Smith ends term as 4th Director of Central Intelligence Agency; Allen Dulles becomes Acting Director
- WNEP TV channel 16 in Scranton Wilkes-Barre, PA (ABC) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- André Sevard, Canadian NHL player, born in Témiscaming, Quebec
- Ciarán Hinds, Irish actor (Persuasion, Belfast), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Gabriel Rotello, American television documentary producer
- Gary Franks, American politician (Rep-R-Connecticut 1991-97), born in Waterbury, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Spencer, English soccer defender and manager (2 caps; Newcastle United; mgr Grimsby Town 1937-51), dies at 53
About February 9, 1953
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como with The Ramblers
