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Historical events for
Friday, 9 February 2024

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  • Birth

    J.M. Coetzee

    J. M. Coetzee (b. 1940) is a prestigious South African-Australian writer and academic. Winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature and two Booker Prizes, his austere prose and deep ethical reflection masterfully explore colonialism and identity in works like "Disgrace".

  • Birth

    Joe Pesci

    Italian-American actor known for his collaborations with Scorsese and De Niro. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his iconic and volatile role in "Tudo Bons Rapazes" (Goodfellas).

  • Birth

    Amber Valletta

    Amber Valletta (b. 1974) is an influential American model and actress. A defining face of 1990s fashion, her ethereal and androgynous presence made her the favorite muse of major luxury designers, also achieving enormous success in her transition to the silver screen.

  • Birth

    Ziyi Zhang

    Chinese actress and model, internationally acclaimed for her roles in "The Tiger and the Dragon" (2000), "The Secret of the Flying Daggers" (2004) and "Memoirs of a Geisha" (2005).

  • Birth

    Rose Leslie

    Scottish actress, famous for playing Ygritte in the series "Game of Thrones", where she uttered the famous phrase "You Know Nothing, Jon Snow".

  • History

    Saint Apollonia's Day

    Martyr of Alexandria who, according to tradition, had all his teeth pulled out during the persecution of Christians. She is venerated as the patron saint of dentists and invoked against toothaches.

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  • History

    Publication of the Asmodeus newspaper

    Launch of the first issue of "Asmodeus", considered the first Portuguese humorous periodical, marking the beginning of political and social satire in the national press.

  • History

    Beatles debut on American TV

    The Beatles made their historic first live appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

  • Sport

    Creation of Volleyball

    Volleyball (initially called "Mintonette") was created in Holyoke, Massachusetts, by physical education director William G. Morgan, as a less violent alternative to basketball.