Historical Events
- Dow-Jones Index hits record 995 points
- UK Government announces construction of a nuclear reactor on the North coast of Scotland
Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Roocroft, British operatic soprano, born in Coppull, Lancashire, England
- Ellen van Langen, Dutch athlete
- Harald Eia, Norwegian TV - comedian
Famous Deaths
- Sophie Tucker [Kalish], Russian-born American singer and actress (My Yiddish Mama) known as "last of the red hot mammas", dies at 79
About February 9, 1966
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Love - Petula Clark
#1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders
