March 9

Today in History
• 1009 - First known written mention of Lithuania, in the annals of Quedlinburg
• 1276 - Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City
• 1497 - Nicolaus Copernicus 1st recorded astronomical observation
• 1522 - Marten Luther preaches his Invocavit
• 1617 - Sweden and Russia sign Peace of Stolbowa
• 1798 - Dr. George Balfour becomes 1st naval surgeon in the U.S. navy
• 1822 - Charles Graham of New York patents artificial teeth
• 1873 - Royal Canadian Mounted Police founded


Holidays - Traditional and Obscure
• Amerigo Vespucci Day
• Bang Clang Day
• International School Meals Day
• Nametag Day
• National Barbie Day
• National Get Over It Day
• National Heroes and Benefactors Day
• Popcorn Lover's Day

Birthdays
• 1213 - Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy
• 1454 - Amerigo Vespucci, Italian explorer (America)
• 1564 - David Fabricius, German astronomer (discovered variable star)
• 1568 - Aloysius Gonzaga, Italian aristocrat and saint
• 1720 - Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke
• 1758 - Franz Joseph Gall, German-French physician (phrenology)
• 1791 - George Hayward, U.S., surgeon, 1st to use ether
• 1824 - Leland Stanford, Gov/Sen, founded Stanford University,(Southern Pacific Railroad)