What Happened on February 8, 2006

Historical Events

Grammy Awards

48th Grammy Awards: Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, John Legend win

Famous Deaths

  • Akira Ifukube, Japanese composer, best known for his film scores in the Godzilla films, dies at 91
  • Elton Dean, English jazz and progressive rock saxophonist (Soft Machine), dies of heart and liver ailments at 60 (b. 1945)
2006 Highlights

About February 8, 2006

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Check On It - Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug
  • UK #1 Song: Nasty Girl - Notorious Big Ft. Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm