Historical Events
Hoagy Carmichael Hollywood Star
American "Stardust" composer and character actor Hoagy Carmichael receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Russell's 50 Rebounds
Boston Celtic Bill Russell becomes 1st NBAer with 50 rebounds (51)
House of Windsor
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom issues an Order-in-Council, stating that she and her family would be known as the House of Windsor, and that her descendants will take the name "Mountbatten-Windsor"
- US Congress opens hearings looking into payola
Famous Birthdays
- Benigno Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines (Liberal Party: 2010-16), born in Manila, Philippines (d. 2021)
Dino Ciccarelli (64 years old)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (most goals for NHL undrafted player, 608), born in Sarnia, Ontario
- Linda Fratianne, American figure skater (Olympic silver 1980), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Giles Gilbert Scott, British architect (b. 1880)
- John Langshaw Austin, British philosopher, (b. 1911)
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About February 8, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Teen Angel - Mark Dinning- #1 Song: Why - Anthony Newley
