Historical Events
Sports History
Boston Celtic Bill Russell becomes 1st NBAer with 50 rebounds (51)
Historic Event
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom issued an Order-in-Council, stating that she and her family would be known as the House of Windsor, and that her descendants will take the name "Mountbatten-Windsor".
- US Congress opens hearings looking into payola
Famous Birthdays
- Benigno Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines (Liberal Party: 2010-16), born in Manila, Philippines (d. 2021)
Dino Ciccarelli
Dino Ciccarelli, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (most goals for NHL undrafted player, 608), born in Sarnia, Ontario
- Linda Fratianne, American figure skater (Olympic silver 1980), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Giles Gilbert Scott, British architect (b. 1880)
- John Langshaw Austin, British philosopher, (b. 1911)
1960 Highlights
About February 8, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Teen Angel - Mark Dinning- #1 Song: Why - Anthony Newley
#1 Song: Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
#1 Song: Why - Anthony Newley
