9 May 1977 May 9, 2014 Author: Staff A fire burns down the Hotel Polen in Amsterdam resulting in 33 deaths and 21 severe injuries. Famous Words of Inspiration..."How happy is the blameless Vestal's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd." Alexander Pope — Click here for more from Alexander Pope Related posts: 9 May 1977 21 July 1977 18 January 1977 9 March 1977 26 June 1977 6 November 1977 24 July 1977 19 January 1977 27 April 1977 Categories: History Tags: 1977, 9 May