Historical Events
- KOY-AM in Phoenix Arizona begins radio transmissions
Famous Birthdays
- Roger Byrne, English soccer fullback (33 caps; Manchester United 245 games; died Munich air disaster), born in Manchester, Lancashire (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Maria Christina of Austria, Austrian born Queen and Regent of Spain, dies at 71
1929 Highlights
About February 8, 1929
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
