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Today is 9 February, 2010, and the International Year of Biodiversity is in its fortieth day.

On this day, the church commemorates Sts. Nicephorus of Antioch, Ansbert of Rheims, and Marcellus of Sicily.
Today is the Leave-taking of the Meeting in the Temple.

Birthdays:

• Daniel Bernoulli
• Constantin Volney
• George Ade
• Amy Lowell
• Brendan Behan
• J. M. Coetzee
• Alice Walker

Other Events:

• Death of:
  • Nevil Maskelyne
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • Wilhelm Röntgen
  • Princess Margaret

• Anniversary of the institution of War Time during WW II

1. Christendom remembers St. Apollonia.
2. Maronites commemorate St. Maron.
3. Today is DAV Day: Develop Alternative Vices.
4. Residents of Odori Park in Sapporo, Japan, enjoy their Snow Festival, Yuki Matsuri.
5. The Art of Communications Week lasts until Valentine's Day.
6. The Humor Project promotes Love May Make the World Go 'Round, But Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Week.
7. In Munich, Fasching continues until Ash Wednesday.
8. Karneval remains festive in Köln, Germany.
9. Residents of Western Europe used, in the Middle Ages, to continue the celebration of the Lord of Misrule.
10. In the USA, Black History Month marches on .
11. February is American Heart Month.
12. February is also Library Lovers' Month.
13. The Chocolate Research Library encourages a month-long Celebration of Chocolate.
14. Life Power Dynamics promotes International Expect Success Month.
15. Western Pacific Hurricane Season goes on.

Thought for the day: