Historical Events
- 32nd Grand National: George Stevens wins consecutive GN's aboard 7/2 favourite The Colonel; his 5th and final GN victory
Famous Deaths
- Theodore Labarre, French composer and harpist, dies at 65
Died in 1870 1870 Highlights
About March 9, 1870
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces