Historical Events
Event of Interest
Boston Celtic Bill Russell becomes 1st NBAer with 50 rebounds (51)
Bill Russell
- Congress opens hearings looking into payola
Event of Interest
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".
Elizabeth II
Famous Birthdays
- Benigno Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines (Liberal Party: 2010-16), born in Manila, Philippines
Dino Ciccarelli
Dino Ciccarelli, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (most goals for NHL undrafted player, 608), born in Sarnia, Ontario
Dino Ciccarelli
- 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? 61 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
