The History of February 9 from On-This-Day.com 1870 - The United States Weather Bureau was authorized by Congress. The bureau is officially known as the National Weather Service (NWS). 1885 - The first Japanese arrived in Hawaii. 1950 - U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy charged that the State Department was riddled with Communists. 1960 - The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward. 1971 - The Apollo 14 spacecraft returned to Earth after mankind's third landing on the moon. 1975 - Cher's TV show premiered with guests Elton John and Bette Midler. Become a fan of this topic here!

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