9 May 1977 May 8, 2013 Author: Staff A fire burns down the Hotel Polen in Amsterdam resulting in 33 deaths. Famous Words of Inspiration..."As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words." William Shakespeare — Click here for more from William Shakespeare Related posts: 21 July 1977 18 January 1977 9 March 1977 26 June 1977 6 November 1977 2 September 1666 19 July 64 28 July 2008 Categories: History Tags: 1977, 9 May