Birthdays occurring on February, 9

1909

Dean Rusk was born on February 9, 1909 American statesman, 1909-1994 The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them. More quotations from Dean Rusk

1914

Bill Veeck was born on February 9, 1914 American baseball player, 1914-1986 There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball. More quotations from Bill Veeck

1919

Carmen Miranda was born on February 9, 1919 More affectionate than a kiss is a well done hug in someone that you love. Have you ever notice how I can give delicious hugs? More quotations from Carmen Miranda

1923

Brendan Behan was born on February 9, 1923 The big difference between sex for money and sex for free is that sex for money usually costs a lot less. More quotations from Brendan Behan

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