Historical Events
- Bolshevik troops capture Odessa, bringing an end to foreign involvement in the resistance against Bolshevik rule
- Swiss men vote against women's suffrage
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Smith, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1941, U of Minnesota; NFL: Green Bay Packers), born in Faribault, Minnesota (d. 1967)
- Buddy Blattner, American baseball player and table tennis player, born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Dehmel, German poet and writer, dies at 56
1920 Highlights
About February 8, 1920
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
