What happened on Wednesday February 08, 1956?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1956:

• Treaty of London Establishes Independent Federation of Malaya The Treaty of London was signed, formally establishing the independent Federation of Malaya. This significant diplomatic event marked an important milestone in the decolonization process of Southeast Asia.
• RAF Hawker Hunter Multiple Aircraft Accident A significant aviation incident occurred when eight RAF West Raynham Hawker Hunter jet fighters were diverted to RAF Marham after a combat exercise. Due to poor visibility and fuel shortage, only two aircraft successfully landed. Four pilots ejected, one survived a crash, and tragically, one pilot was killed.
• Death of Legendary Baseball Manager Connie Mack Connie Mack, the renowned baseball manager who led the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950, passed away at the age of 93. Known for his remarkable career in baseball management, Mack was a pivotal figure in the sport's early 20th-century history.
• Tragic Mine Disaster in Quaregnon, Belgium A devastating mine disaster occurred in Quaregnon, Belgium, resulting in the loss of eight lives. This tragic event highlights the dangerous working conditions in mining industries during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1956

February 08, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1956

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1956

February 08, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1956 can also be written as 2/8/1956 in the US and as 8/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1956 in February 1956 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1956:

• Marques Johnson

  Professional NBA basketball player who played for Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Golden State Warriors.

• Jodie Forrest

  Prominent American astrologer who co-authored significant works on synastry and founded Seven Paws Press.

• Christian Eckert

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on February 8th

Famous people died on February 08, 1956:

• Connie Mack

  Legendary American baseball player and manager who was a key figure in early 20th-century baseball history.

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on February 8th

February 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll

February 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 1956 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, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:46 am and setting at 03:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1956

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Someone born on February 08, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 6 days old,

or 3614 weeks

or 25298 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1956?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1956.

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