Historical Events
- Wilhelmina '08 soccer team forms in Weert, Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Grigor Eghiazaryan, Armenian composer, born in Blur, Russian Empire (d. 1988)
- Leslie Kenneth O'Brien, Lord O'Brien of Lothbury, English governor of the Bank of England (d. 1995)
- Myron McCormick, American actor (Hustler, Jolson Sings Again), born in Albany, Indiana (d. 1962)
About February 8, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius