9 February 1900 Posted on February 9, 2016 by Staff The Davis Cup tennis competition is established. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly indulged must end in disappointment." Samuel Johnson — Click here for more from Samuel Johnson Related posts: 14 March 1900 21 June 1900 27 November 1975 1 June 1831 9 February 1951 9 February 1950 9 February 1934 9 February 1654 20 September 1973 10 April 1971