Historical Events
- Mongol army takes the Jin city of Caizhou, last holdout of Jin Emperor Ai-Tsung, who commits suicide rather than be captured
Famous Deaths
- Ai-Tsung [Aizong], Last Jin Emperor of Northern China (1224-1234), commits suicide at 35, to avoid capture by the Mongols
Died in 1234 1234 Highlights
About February 9, 1234
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 790 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey