Historical Events
- American television soap opera "The Secret Storm" ends a 20 year run on CBS
You're Sixteen
Ringo Starr releases a cover of "You're Sixteen" as a single in UK; originally released by Johnny Burnette in 1960
- Three US astronauts return to Earth after a 85 days in the US space station, Skylab
- TV sitcom "Good Times", spin-off from "Maude", starring Esther Rolle, John Amos, and J.J. Walker, premieres on CBS TV
Famous Birthdays
- Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, French musician, singer-songwriter, and producer (Daft Punk - "Get Lucky"), born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Kimbo Slice [Kevin Ferguson], American mixed martial artist, born in the Bahamas (d. 2016)
- Seth Green, American actor and producer (Family Guy; Austin Powers), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Ulises de la Cruz, Ecuadorian footballer (LDU Quito; Aston Villa) and politician, born in Piquiucho, Ecuador
Famous Deaths
- Fern Andra [Vernal Andrews], American actress who worked in German silent cinema, dies at 80
- Franz Weyergans, Belgian writer and translator (Les Gens Heureux), dies at 61
- Fritz Zwicky, Swiss astronomer (supernova, dark matter), dies at 75
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About February 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra
#1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud
