Today in History: February 9, the Beatles first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show'
Briefly

February 9 marks several key historical events, including The Beatles' first American television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, which drew over 70 million viewers. Other notable occurrences include John Quincy Adams' election as president by the House in 1825, the end of the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1943, and the 1971 San Fernando Valley earthquake. Additionally, significant moments like Yuri Andropov's death in 1984 and Alex Rodriguez's admission of drug use in 2009, along with Parasite's Oscar win in 2020, underscore the diverse historical significance of this date.
The Beatles made their first live American television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, captivating millions of viewers nationwide.
In 1984, Soviet leader Yuri Andropov passed away, marking the end of a brief leadership period after succeeding Leonid Brezhnev.
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