Historical Events
- Gas explosion Fire in Fushun-coal mine, Manchuria kills 3,000
Famous Birthdays
James Dean (1931-1955)
American actor and cultural icon (Giant, Rebel Without a Cause), and 1st actor to be posthumously nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award, born in Marion, Indiana
- Shadia [Fatmah Ahmed Kamal Shaker], Egyptian actress (Midaq Alley; The Thief and the Dogs), and singer, born in Sharqia Governorate, Egypt, birth date disputed (d. 2017)
About February 8, 1931
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
