Historical Events
Sports History
NFL & Cleveland allows Art Modell to move his NFL franchise to Baltimore but he had to leave the Browns' name behind
- The massive Internet collaboration "24 Hours in Cyberspace" takes place
- The U.S. Congress passes the Communications Decency Act.
Famous Deaths
- Del Ennis, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1946, 51, 55; NL RBI leader 1950; Philadelphia Phillies), dies from complications of diabetes at 70
- Derek Worlock, English Roman Catholic Archbishop Liverpool, dies at 76
- Mercer Kennedy Ellington, American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer, dies at 76
About February 8, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Spaceman - Babylon Zoo
