Welcome to the thrilling February 9th edition of "History of Everyday," a guided tour through the annals of history with your host, Scott Cooper. On this date in 1567, history witnessed the cold-blooded murder of Lord Darnley, the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, when his sickbed was blown up in a house in Edinburgh. Fast forward to 1825, the House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams as the USA's sixth president. The winds of political change blew in 1861 as Jefferson F. Davis was elected president of the Confederate States.1864 was the year that saw Union General George Armstrong Custer tying the knot with Elizabeth Bacon in her native Monroe, Michigan. 1909 marked a significant geopolitical deal as France acknowledged German economic interests in Morocco in return for political dominance. Later, Great Britain's Military Service Act taking effect in 1916 triggered the onset of conscription.Legislative milestones abound on this date, with the establishment of the World War Foreign Debt Commission by the U.S. Congress in 1922. After World War II, in 1946, Stalin proposed an ambitious five-year plan for the Soviet Union, aiming for a 50% boost in production.Celebrity happenings filled the day in 1951 with superstar Greta Garbo receiving her U.S. citizenship. 1978 put Canada in the limelight as it sent 11 Soviets packing in connection to a spying case. The day ended on a momentous note in 1994 with Nelson Mandela's becoming the first black president of South Africa.February 9th is also an intriguing mix of commemorative celebrations: Toothache Day, Extraterrestrial Culture Day, and Read in the Bathtub Day. Be reminded, though, modern ebooks and water don't mix!So, wherever you are and whatever you're doing today, remember to take a moment to cherish the fascinating history of this day.