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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 Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is jueves.
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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)
1575
Universiteit Leiden is founded, and given the motto Praesidium Libertatis.
1837
Richard Johnson becomes the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the United States Senate.
1855
The Devil’s Footprints mysteriously appear in southern Devon.
1865
In the United States, Delaware voters reject the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and vote to continue the practice of slavery. (Delaware finally ratifies the amendment on February 12, 1901.)
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.
1952
Elizabeth II is proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom.
1959
New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Earth Pig in Chinese astrology.
1960
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom issues an Order-in-Council, stating that she and her family would be known as the House of Windsor, and that her descendants will take the name “Mountbatten-Windsor”.
1983
The Melbourne dust storm hits Australia’s second largest city. The result of the worst drought on record and a day of severe weather conditions, a 320 m deep dust cloud envelops the city, turning day to night.
Who were born on February 8?
1552
Agrippa d'Aubigné, French poet and soldier (d. 1630)
1586
Jacob Praetorius, German composer (d. 1651)
1720
Emperor Sakuramachi of Japan (d. 1750)
1880
Franz Marc, German painter (d. 1916)
1903
Greta Keller, Austrian-born cabaret singer and actress (d. 1977)
1936
Larry Verne, American singer
1949
Brooke Adams, American actress
1963
Joshua Kadison, American pianist and songwriter
1970
John Filan, Australian footballer
1974
Seth Green, American actor
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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 ODDEYSJNEEQ? Check your answers here: Make words with these letters ODDEYSJNEEQ. (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)
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