Historical Events
- Bolshevik troops capture Odessa, bringing an end to foreign involvement in the resistance against Bolshevik rule
- Swiss men vote against women's suffrage
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Smith, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1941, U of Minnesota; NFL: Green Bay Packers), born in Faribault, Minnesota (d. 1967)
- Buddy Blattner, American baseball second baseman (St. Louis Cards, NY Giants, Philadelphia Phillies) and table tennis player World C'ship gold doubles 1936, 37), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Dehmel, German poet and writer, dies at 56
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights
About February 8, 1920
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
