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What Happened on February 9, 1954

Historical Events

  • Mario Scelba forms new government in Italy

Famous Birthdays

  • Christopher Gardner, American stockbroker and motivational speaker, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Gina Rhinehart, Australian mining magnate (Australia's richest person), born in Perth, Western Australia
  • Kevin Warwick, English robotics scientist, born in Coventry, England
  • Mary Jo Duffy, American comic book writer and editor for Marvel and DC, born in NYC
  • Ulrich Walter, German physicist and astronaut, flew on Space Shuttle Columbia STS-55, born in Iserlohn, West Germany

Famous Deaths

  • Mabel Paige, American actress (Lucky Jordan), dies at 73
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights

About February 9, 1954

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert