Historical Events
- Martial law declared in Mandalay, Myanmar, amid continuing protests against the country's military coup
- South Africa halts rollout of Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after research into the South African variant showed no protection against mild and moderate illness
Famous Deaths
- David Egerton, English rugby union #8 (7 caps; Bath Rugby) and broadcaster (BBC), dies from COVID-19 at 59
- Jean-Claude Carrière, French screenwriter and actor, collaborated with Luis Buñuel on screen plays (Belle de Jour, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie), dies at 89
Marty Schottenheimer (1943-2021)
American football coach (Cleveland Browns, KC Chiefs; NFL Coach of Year 2004, San Diego Chargers), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 77
- Mary Wilson, American pop vocalist (Supremes - "Where Did Our Love Go?"), dies at 76 [1]
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About February 8, 2021
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
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