Historical Events
- Dwight Davis establishes a new tennis trophy, the Davis Cup
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Axtell Morris, American archaeologist (American Southwest and Mexico), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1945)
- Walter Page, American jazz double bassist, saxophonist, tuba player, and bandleader (Blue Devils; Count Basie Orchestra), born in Gallatin, Missouri (d. 1957)
About February 9, 1900
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
