Historical Events
- "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney suspended by CBS for racial remarks attributed to him by a gay magazine
- David Hares play "Racing Demon" premieres in London at the National Theatre
Famous Birthdays
Bethany Hamilton (34 years old)
American pro-surfer (Soul Surfer), born in Lihue, Hawaii
Klay Thompson (34 years old)
American basketball guard (3-time NBA champion GS Warriors 2015, 17, 18, Olympic gold 2016), born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1990
Famous Deaths
- Del Shannon [Charles Westover], American rock musician and songwriter ("Runaway"), commits suicide at 55
- George de Mestral, Swiss engineer (invented Velcro), dies at 83
1990 Highlights
About February 8, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Opposites Attract - Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)
- #1 Song: Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'connor