Famous Birthdays
- James Stephens, Irish poet (Crock of Gold), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1950)
- Tom Campbell, South African cricket wicket-keeper (5 Tests, 8 dismissals), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1924)
About February 9, 1882
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius