Historical Events
- French cruiser "Admiral Charner" torpedoed off Syrian coast, kills 374
- NL votes down Charlie Ebbets proposal to limit 25 cent seats
Famous Birthdays
- Betty Field, American actress (Of Mice and Men, Kings Row, Bus Stop), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1973)
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Falke, German author and poet (Der Mann im Nebel), dies at 63
About February 8, 1916
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
