Historical Events
- Martial law declared in Mandalay, Myanmar, amid continuing protests against the country's military coup
- South Africa halts rollout of Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after research into the South African variant showed no protection again mild and moderate illness
Famous Deaths
- David Egerton, English rugby union #8 (7 caps; Bath Rugby) and broadcaster (BBC), dies from COVID-19 at 59
- Marty Schottenheimer, American football coach (Cleveland Browns, KC Chiefs; NFL Coach of Year 2004, San Diego Chargers), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 77
- Mary Wilson, American pop vocalist (Supremes - "Where Did Our Love Go?"), dies at 76 [1]
2021 Highlights
About February 8, 2021
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)