It happened on this day - 9 February

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February 9

9 February 1848

3 men killed and 2 men severely injured by the falling of the scaffolding fixed for the construction of the Wicker Viaduct on the Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway. “Verdict Accidental Death”.

9 February 1883

United player Bob Benson born. Played for United 1905-1913. In 283 matches he scored 21 goals.

9 February 1907

Wednesday lose 8-1 to Aston Villa in Division 1

9 February 1924

United beat Arsenal 3-1 in a division one game.

9 February 1944

MP for Attercliffe Cecil Henry Wilson resigned due to ill heath. Wilson was MP 1922-1931 and 1935-1944.

9 February 1996

Sheffield born Civil Servant Sir Thomas Padmore died. From 1952-1962 he was Permanent Secretary to the Treasury.

9 February 2008

Sheffield United drew 0-0 with Scunthorpe which would prove to be Bryan Robson's last game as manager.