Famous Birthdays
- Heinz Gunthardt, Swiss tennis star
- Irina Kalinina, USSR, springboard diver (Olympic gold 1980)
- Mauricio Macri, Argentine politician and President of Argentina (2015-present), born in Tandil, Buenos Aires
Famous Deaths
- William J "Wild Bill" Donovan, Office Strategic Services, dies at 76
1959 Highlights
About February 8, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
