A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
February 8: Day of the Week
February 8, 2024 was the 39th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 327 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Thursday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is jeudi.
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Here’s the February calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
February 8 Historical Event(s)
1726
The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia.
1879
The England cricket team led by Lord Harris is attacked during a riot during a match in Sydney.
1910
The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated by William D. Boyce.
1915
D.W. Griffith’s controversial film The Birth of a Nation premieres in Los Angeles.
1946
The first portion of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, the first serious challenge to the popularity of the Authorized King James Version, is published.
1962
Charonne massacre. Nine trade unionists are killed by French police at the instigation of Nazi collaborator Maurice Papon, then chief of the Paris Prefecture of Police.
1965
After taking evasive maneuvers to avoid a mid-air collision immediately after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean and explodes, killing everyone aboard.
1996
The massive Internet collaboration “24 Hours in Cyberspace” takes place.
2010
A freak storm in the Hindukush mountains of Afghanistan triggers a series of at least 36 avalanches, burying over two miles of road, killing at least 172 people and trapping over 2,000 travellers.
2035
New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Wood Rabbit in Chinese astrology.
Who were born on February 8?
1487
Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg (d. 1550)
1700
Daniel Bernoulli, Dutch-born mathematician (d. 1782)
1866
Moses Gomberg, Russian-born American chemist (d. 1947)
1888
Dame Edith Evans, British actress (d. 1976)
1918
Fred Blassie, American professional wrestler (d. 2003)
1941
Tom Rush, American singer and songwriter
1971
Andrus Veerpalu, Estonian cross-country skier
1976
Abi Titmuss, English glamour model
1988
Rucha Hasabnis, Indian TV actress
1989
Dani Harmer, English actress
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters NETVEAAY? Check your answers here: Word solver NETVEAAY. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.