1. In 1773, the cornerstone for the first building of St. John's College in Annapolis was laid on February 9. The college, which is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, was founded in 1696.

2. On February 9, 1860, the Golden Rule Pledge was written by a group of students at the Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore. The pledge, which promotes kindness, respect, and empathy towards others, has since been adopted by schools and organizations across the country.

3. The Baltimore City Council passed the Fair Housing Ordinance on February 9, 1966, making it illegal to discriminate in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. This was a crucial step in the fight for fair housing and civil rights.

4. In 1997, the Baltimore Museum of Art announced that it would sell seven paintings by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg on February 9 to fund acquisitions of works by women and artists of color. The decision sparked controversy and debate within the art world.

5. On February 9, 2019, the Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team pulled off a stunning upset against the sixth-ranked Michigan Wolverines at the Xfinity Center in College Park. The Terrapins won 65-52, thanks in part to a standout performance by forward Bruno Fernando.