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What Happened on February 9, 1906

Historical Events

  • Natal proclaims state of siege in Zulu uprising

Famous Birthdays

  • André Kostolany, stock market expert and speculator (d. 1999)
  • Gwen Catley, British coloratura soprano, born in London, England (d. 1996)

Famous Deaths

Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)

African American dialect poet, dies at 33 in Dayton, Ohio

Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About February 9, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius