The Beatles’ American Debut on The Ed Sullivan Show

On February 9, 1964

The Beatles made their first appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and pulled in a record-breaking 73.7 million viewers.

This Day in History - February 9

1989

Five Pharaoh sculptures were discovered in the temple of Luxor.

1959

The Soviet R-7 Semyorka, the world's first Intercontinental ballistic missile, became operational.

1942

Daylight Saving started in the US.

1934

A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.

1943

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a 48-hour working week order to increase production during World War II.

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