Birthdays occurring on February, 9

1773

William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773 American 9th US president (1841). 1773-1841 I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free More quotations from William Henry Harrison

1866

George Ade was born on February 9, 1866 American journalist, writer and playwright. 1866-1944 The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking More quotations from George Ade

1874

Amy Lowell was born on February 9, 1874 American critic, lecturer, and a leading poet of the Imagist school, 1874-1925 For books are more than books, they are the life, the very heart and core of ages past, the reason why men lived and worked and died, the essence and quintessence of their lives. More quotations from Amy Lowell

Deaths occurring on February, 9

1874

Jules Michelet died on February 9, 1874 French historian. 1798-1874 Woman is a miracle of divine contradictions More quotations from Jules Michelet

1881

Fyodor Dostoyevsky died on February 9, 1881 Russian novelist and writer, 1821-1881 Love a man, even in his sin, for that love is a likeness of the divine love, and is the summit of love on earth More quotations from Fyodor Dostoyevsky

1906

Paul Laurence Dunbar died on February 9, 1906 American poet and novelist whose reputation rests upon his verse and short stories written in black dialect. 1872-1906 People are taking it for granted that [the Negro] ought not to work with his head. And it is so easy for these people among whom we are living to believe this; it flatters and satisfies their self-complacency. More quotations from Paul Laurence Dunbar

1957

George Norman Douglas died on February 9, 1957 Finnish composer, 1865-1957 No great man is ever born too soon or too late. More quotations from George Norman Douglas

1966

Sophie Tucker died on February 9, 1966 Russian born American singer whose 62 year stage career included American burlesque, vaudeville, and nightclub and English music hall appearances. 1884-1966 From birth to age 18, a girl needs good parents, from 18 to 35 she needs good looks, from 35 to 55 she needs a good personality, and from 55 on she needs cash. More quotations from Sophie Tucker