
February 8
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on February 8. From 1900 until now.
February 8 is under the sign of Aquarius.
Famous birthdays on this day include James Dean (1931), Mathilda May (1965) and Lana Turner (1921).
Several movies were released around February 8 over the years, such as Parting Glances in 1986 directed by Bill Sherwood and Chameli Ki Shaadi in 1986 directed by Basu Chatterjee.
But much more happened on February 8 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around February 8 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 8?
Holidays
Events
- 2019 2018–19 North American winter: Washington Governor Jay Inslee declares a state of emergency as a winter storm that could bring up to 8 inches (20 cm) of snow begins to affect the state. (NBC News)
- 2018 American-led intervention in the Syrian Civil War: Syria and the Russian Federation once again state that the United States' military presence in Syria is "illegal". United States and US-backed forces now have control of about a quarter of Syrian territory. (The Washington Post)
- 2017 War in Donbass: Donetsk People's Republic commander Mikhail Tolstykh, better known by his nom de guerre "Givi", is killed in a bomb blast in Makiivka, Donetsk Oblast. DPR officials blame the Security Service of Ukraine for the attack. (BBC)
- 2016 Libyan Civil War (2014–present): A Libyan Air Force MiG-23 fighter jet crashes due to a "mechanical failure", while conducting airstrikes on Islamic State-controlled areas in the eastern city of Derna. (Reuters)
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Famous Birthday
American actor, an instant star in 1955...
French actress, daughter of the...
American actress onscreen from 1937,...
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Famous Deaths
American singer, one of the early...
American actor, father of Micky Dolenz...
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 8 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2018 Drake - God's Plan
- 2017 Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
- 2016 Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
- 2015 Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
- 2014 Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
- 2013 Macklemore - Thrift Shop
- 2012 Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
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2011
Bruno Mars - Grenade
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2010
Ke$ha - TiK ToK
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2009
Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2018 Imagine Dragons - Thunder
- 2017 twenty one pilots - Heathens
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
- 2015 Hozier - Take Me To Church
- 2014 Passenger - Let Her Go
- 2013 The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- 2012 The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
- 2011 The Black Keys - Tighten Up
- 2010 Three Days Grace - Break
Books
Which were the most popular books released around February 8 over the years?
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