Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
Georgy Malenkov resigns as USSR premier and is replaced by Nikolai Bulganin
- The Government of Sindh abolished Jagirdari system in the province. One million acres (4000 km²) of land thus acquired is to be distributed among the landless peasants.
Famous Birthdays
- Ethan Phillips, American actor (Neelix-Star Trek Voyager), born in Garden City, New York
- Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart, American professional wrestler (WWF/WCW/NJPW/CWFI/Calgary), born in Montebello, California (d. 2018)
John Grisham (68 years old)
American writer (Client, Firm, Pelican Brief), born in Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Nancy Oliver, American playwright and television writer
About February 8, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney with The Mellomen
