Today in History
for February 9


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.





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