Birthdays occurring on February, 9

1942

Carole King was born on February 9, 1942 Do the things You believe in, In the name of love, And know that, You aren't alone, We all have doubts and fears More quotations from Carole King

1944

Alice Walker was born on February 9, 1944 American writer, b.1944 I try to teach my heart not to want things it can't have More quotations from Alice Walker

1945

Mia Farrow was born on February 9, 1945 I want a big career, a big man, and a big life. You have to think big - that's the only way to get it... I just couldn't stand being anonymous. More quotations from Mia Farrow

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