Historical Events
- 1st eastbound US transcontinental flight lands in Jacksonville, Florida
- British Emissary journeys to Berlin to suggest that Britain might support German colonial aspirations in Africa if Germany agrees to hold her current naval strength
Famous Birthdays
- Šimon Jurovský [Shimon Weiss-Nägel], Slovak composer for ballet, theater, and film, born in Uľanka, Banská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia (d. 1963)
About February 8, 1912
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
