Famous people born on February 9 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is February 9, you share it with Carole King, Joe Pesci, Michael B. Jordan — and you were born under Aquarius, the sign of the original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
Birthday basics for February 9
Aquarius ♒
Zodiac sign
Amethyst
Birthstone
Violet
Birth flower
40th
Day of the year
February 9 is the 40th day of the year, with 325 days still to come.
Famous people born on February 9
Carole King — American singer-songwriter behind the classic album Tapestry (born 1942).
Joe Pesci — American actor known for Goodfellas and Home Alone (born 1943).
Michael B. Jordan — American actor known for Black Panther and Creed (born 1987).
Also sharing the day:
Alice Walker (b. 1944) — Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Color Purple".
Mia Farrow (b. 1945) — American actress known for "Rosemary's Baby" and her humanitarian work.
Tom Hiddleston (b. 1981) — English actor famous for playing Loki in the Marvel films.
February 9 in history
1895 — William G. Morgan invented the game of volleyball, originally called Mintonette.
1964 — The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show before a record television audience.
1986 — Halley's Comet made its most recent appearance in the inner solar system.
1870 — President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill creating the U.S. Weather Bureau, forerunner of the National Weather Service.
1900 — The Davis Cup, international tennis's premier team competition, was established.
1971 — Satchel Paige became the first Negro league player voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
February 9 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is February 9?
Anyone born on February 9 is a Aquarius — original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
What is the birthstone for February 9?
The birthstone for a February 9 birthday is Amethyst, and the birth flower is the Violet.
Who is the most famous person born on February 9?
Carole King is among the best known — American singer-songwriter behind the classic album Tapestry (born 1942).
What happened on February 9?
In 1895, William G. Morgan invented the game of volleyball, originally called Mintonette.
What day of the year is February 9?
February 9 is the 40th day of the year, with 325 days still to come.
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