Historical Events
Bartók's 3rd Piano Concerto
Béla Bartók's 3rd Piano Concerto premieres in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy with György Sándor as piano soloist
Salazar Forbids Opposition
Portuguese Dictator António de Oliveira Salazar forbids opposition parties
Famous Birthdays
- Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra, Mexican blues-rock drummer (Canned Heat), born in Mexico City, Mexico
- Paul Wheatbread, American musician (Gary Puckett & Union Gap - "Young Girl";, "Midnight Confession"), born in San Diego, California
Famous Deaths
Felix Hoffmann (1868-1946)
German chemist (synthesized aspirin and heroin), dies at 78 [1]
- Miles Mander, British actor (Tower of London, Wuthering Heights, Murder!), dies from a heart attack at 57
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About February 8, 1946
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
