What happend on 9th February

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10.02
1965

Vietnam War: The first United States combat troops are sent to South Vietnam.

1964

The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1960

Joanne Woodward receives the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1950

Red scare: Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States State Department of being filled with Communists.

1943

World War II, Battle of Guadalcanal: After forcing the remaining Japanese to be evacuated the night before, American authorities declared Guadalcanal secure.

1942

Daylight-saving time goes into effect in the United States.

1942

World War II: Top United States military leaders hold their first formal meeting to discuss American military strategy in the war.

1922

Brazil becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

1920

By the terms of the Svalbard Treaty, international diplomacy recognizes Norwegian sovereignty over arctic archipelago Svalbard, and designates it as demilitarized.

1900

Davis Cup competition is established.