Historical Events
- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd makes an historic apology to Indigenous Australians, especially to the Stolen Generations who suffered forced child removal and assimilation [1]
- The LZR Racer Suit is unveiled in NYC; line of competition swimsuits made by Speedo using high-tech fabric of woven elastane-nylon & polyurethane; times went down dramatically; rules changed 2010
Famous Deaths
- Henri Salvador, French-Caribbean pop singer, guitarist, and cabaret, dies of an aneurysm at 90
- Kon Ichikawa, Japanese director (Matatabi, Money Talks), dies at 92
- Roger Voisin, American classical trumpet player (Boston Symphony, 1935-83), dies at 89
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About February 13, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
#1 Song: Now You're Gone - Basshunter Ft. Dj Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
