Historical Events
- 11th American Comedy Award: Debbie Reynolds wins
- 47th NBA All-Star Game, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH: East beats West, 132-120; MVP: Glen Rice, Charlotte Hornets, F
Event of Interest
Fox cartoon series "The Simpsons" airs 167th episode; longest-running animated series in cartoon history
Homer Simpson
Hank Azaria
Famous Birthdays
- Catie Waters, American jazz and R&B singer-songwriter, born in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Famous Deaths
- Barry Evans, actor (Dr Upton-Dr in the House), dies at 53
- Brian Connolly, lead singer (Sweet), dies of heart failure at 52
1997 Highlights
About February 9, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius