What Happened on February 8, 2013

Historical Events

  • 100, 000 people march to demand justice for the atrocities of the Bangladesh Liberation War in Dhaka
  • 16 people are killed and 27 are wounded by a market bombing in Kalaya, Pakistan
  • 29 people are killed and 69 are injured in a series of Iraq bombings
  • A massive blizzard begins in the US and Canada that resulted in 15 deaths, 5,300 cancelled flights, and loss of power for 900,000 people

Famous Deaths

  • James DePreist, American conductor (Mitropoulos Prize, 1964, Oregon Symphony, 1980-2003), dies of a heart attack at 76
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About February 8, 2013

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
  • UK #1 Song: Get Up (Rattle) - Bingo Players Ft. Far East Movement