Today, February 9 is the 40th day of the year on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Aquarius.
Today in History
2010
More snow is predicted for the Northeastern United States, an additional 10 inches is predicted to fall on top of the previous 32 inches that fell last week.http://www.merinews.com/article/washington-snowfall-forecast-more-snow-predicted-on-wednesday/15797456.shtml
Michelle Obama announced the "Let's Move" program designed to reduce childhood obesity.http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-obesity10-2010feb10,0,2174260.story
Nigeria's New Acting President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called for unity among differing ethnic and religious groups in Nigeria.http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Nigerias-New-Acting-President-Calls-for-Unity-83973452.html
After days of speculation that they would do so, Toyota has issued a recall for the Prius.http://kezi.com/news/local/161945
Google released Buzz today, their latest venture into social networking.http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10450487-2.html
1900s
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Famous Births
Famous Deaths
- 2002: Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II