Historical Events
- Radio presenter and National Socialist Max Blokzijl begins Nazi propaganda on Dutch national radio (executed for it in 1946)
Famous Birthdays
- Nick Nolte, American actor (The Thin Red Line, 48 Hrs), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- Tom Rush, American folk and blues singer-songwriter, and guitarist ("Circle Game"; "No Regrets"), born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
About February 8, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius