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February 08, 1970 was the 39th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 08, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 08, 1970, who was born and died on February 08, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Venus by The Shocking Blue), movies (e.g. Patton, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner), TV series (e.g. Atakku No. 1) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1970?
- February 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1970?
- February 08, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1970?
What day of the week was February 08, 1970?
February 08, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1970 can also be written as 2/8/1970 in the US and as 8/2/1970 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1970 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 1970 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on February 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 09:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 1970.
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Who was born on February 08, 1970?
Famous people born on February 08, 1970:
- Stephanie Courtney
Stephanie Courtney is an American actress and comedian known for her role as Flo in the Progressive Insurance commercials.
- Alonzo Mourning
NBA Hall of Famer known for his shot-blocking and defensive skills.
- Barbara Cola
Popular italian singer.
- John Filan
Australian footballer and coach[221][222].
- Zoubin Ghahramani
University of cambridge professor of information engineering.
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Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
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James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
February 08, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 2 months old,
or 650 months and 11 days old,
or 2827 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19794 days old,
if you were born on February 08, 1970.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1970?
There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1970.
February 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 08, 1970:
- Cahir Healy
Northern irish republican and politician (b. 1877).
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1970:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1970:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1970 was Venus by The Shocking Blue, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.
February 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Shocking Blue - Venus
- The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
- B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
- Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
- Tom Jones - Without Love (There Is Nothing)
February 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.
February 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
- Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
- Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
- The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
- Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
February 08, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.
February 08, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
- The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back/Who's Lovin You
- B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone
- The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
- Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
February 08, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Patton
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong
Country: United States of America
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
Zabriskie Point
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Mark Frechette, Daria Halprin, Paul Fix, G.D. Spradlin
Country: United States of America
February 08, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 08, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Atakku no. 1
Release year: 1969
Manhunt
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Greg Barker
Look, Stranger
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Arielle Javitch
February 08, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Seven Minutes
By: Irving Wallace
This seven-minute novel by Irving Wallace is the most controversial and explosive to date. It will be the subject of national debates from the moment it was published.
The French Lieutenant'S Woman
By: John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.
The Peter Principle
By: Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull
"The Peter Principle has cosmic consequences ."--New York Times" In 1969, Lawrence J. Peter created an cultural phenomenon with his outrageous, funny, and all-too true treatise on life and business, The Peter
Travels With My Aunt
By: Graham Greene
"I met Aunt Augusta the first time at my mother’s funeral ..." Graham Greene described it as "the only book that I have written for fun," Travels with My
Who was the US President on February 08, 1970?
On February 08, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1970?
On February 08, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1970?
On February 08, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for February 1970?
February 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
