Historical Events
- A's take Yankees pitcher Tim Belcher as Type A free agent compensation
- For the 1st time eight people are in space
- Soyuz T-10 launches with crew of 3 to Salyut 7
- XIV Winter Olympic Games open in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
Famous Birthdays
- Cecily Strong, American actress and comedian (Saturday Night Live), born in Stringfield, Illinois
- Panagiotis Vasilopoulos, Greek basketball player
Famous Deaths
- Karel Miljon, Dutch boxer (Olympic bronze 1928), dies at 80
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About February 8, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
#1 Song: Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
