Historical Events
Taxi Driver
"Taxi Driver" directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster, premieres in NYC (Palme d'Or 1976)
- Largest crowd at Cleveland Coliseum (Cavs vs Wash-21,130)
Famous Birthdays
- Holly Manthei, American soccer midfielder/forward (Olympics 1996), born in Edina, Minnesota
- Jim Parque, American baseball pitcher (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Norwalk, California
- Khaled Mashud, Bangladeshi cricketer and captain of Bangladesh, born in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
About February 8, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
#1 Song: Forever And Ever - Slik
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