Births on February 9

Johan Mjällby

Born on February 9, 1971

Johan Mjällby, Swedish footballer and manager

Karl Johan Siward Mjällby (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈjûːan ˈmjɛ̌lːbʏ]; born 9 February 1971) is a Swedish football manager and former player who played as a centre back. He made his debut for the Sweden national team in 1997, and played 49 matches scoring 4 goals as a centre back. Mjällby was the team captain during the 2002 World Cup. He also took part in Euro 2000 and Euro 2004. He has been assistant manager of Bolton Wanderers, working alongside former Celtic team-mate and manager Neil Lennon.

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Events on 1971

8 Jan

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto releases Bengali leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the independence of Bangladesh.
7 Jun

First Amendment to the United States Constitution
The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent that vulgar writing is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
11 Jul

Chile
Copper mines in Chile are nationalized.
21 Sep

Bhutan
Bahrain, Bhutan and Qatar join the United Nations.
24 Nov

D. B. Cooper
During a severe thunderstorm over Washington state, a hijacker calling himself Dan Cooper (aka D. B. Cooper) parachutes from a Northwest Orient Airlines plane with $200,000 in ransom money. He has never been found.

Births on February 9

Johan Mjällby

Born on February 9, 1971

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Events on 1971

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

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Chile

Bhutan

D. B. Cooper