George Burns, American comedian, actor, and writer (born 1896)

George Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer, and one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century. He and his wife Gracie Allen appeared on radio, television and film as the comedy duo Burns and Allen.

March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 297 days remain until the end of the year.