March 9 in History

• 1842

  March 9, 1842:

  The Italian-language opera called "Nabucco" by composer Giuseppe Verdi is first shown in Milan.

• 1861

  March 9, 1861:

  The Motown girl group, The Supremes releases their debut single titled “I Want A Guy,"

• 1954

  March 9, 1954:

  Russia wins the first international men's ice hockey tournament.

• 1984

  March 9, 1984:

  English singer and songwriter John Lennon drops a song entitled "Borrowed Time".

• 1987

  March 9, 1987:

  The Irish rock group U2 drops their 5th studio album titled “The Joshua Tree”.

• 1990

  March 9, 1990:

  The American comedy-drama film entitled “House Party” premieres in theaters across the country.

• 1993

  March 9, 1993:

  The English rock musician Sting issues his 4th solo studio album titled “Ten Summoner's Tales”.