2 Minute History February 9th

February 9th is marked by significant historical events, including the end of the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1943, which shifted momentum to the Allies in World War II's Pacific Theater. In 1964, The Beatles' performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated America, sparking "Beatlemania." The IRA's end of a ceasefire in 1996 underscored ongoing challenges in Northern Ireland's peace process. In 1825, John Quincy Adams was elected U.S. President by the House of Representatives, highlighting electoral complexities. The invention of volleyball in 1895 introduced a new global sport.