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What Happened on February 9, 1913

Historical Events

  • Beginning of the Ten Tragic Days in Mexico City, with revolts leading to 3,000 deaths

Famous Birthdays

  • Erskine Butterfield, American swing and boogie-woogie jazz pianist, singer, and composer, born in Syracuse, New York (d. 1961)
  • Leo van der Kar, Dutch businessman and sport benefactor (Sports funds) (d. 1992)

About February 9, 1913

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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