Historical Events
- 1st-class cricket debut of Jimmy Adams (age 17), Jamaica v Barbados
- Bruce Morris, Marshall Univ, makes a 92' 5½" basketball shot
- Michael Gross swims world record 800m freestyle (7:38.75)
Opposition Leader Returns
Opposition leader Kim Dae-jung returns to South Korea
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Davis, American rock bassist and songwriter (Paramore, 2004-15 - "Misery Business"; "Still Into You"), born in Little Rock, Arkansas
Famous Weddings
Martin Scorsese
Director Martin Scorsese (42) weds producer Barbara De Fina (35)
Famous Deaths
- Marvin Miller [Mueller], American actor (Space Patrol, Dead Reckoning, Millionaire), dies from a heart attack at 71
- Tom Greenway, American actor (Miami Story), dies of a heart attack at 75
William Lyons (1901-1985)
British industrialist and automobile manufacturer (Jaguar cars), dies at 84
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About February 8, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
#1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
