1965⚡ Event
Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crash
Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after taking evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision. All 84 people on board were killed.
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What Happened on February 8?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 8 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 8(5)
1968⚡ Event
Orangeburg Massacre
Law enforcement officers in Orangeburg, South Carolina, fired into a crowd of protesting college students. Three students were killed and twenty-seven others were injured.
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1979⚡ Event
Denis Sassou Nguesso becomes President of Congo
Denis Sassou Nguesso was chosen as the new President of the Republic of the Congo. This followed the forced removal of Joachim Yhombi-Opango from power.
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1981⚡ Event
Rhodesian Bush War incident
Rhodesian Bush War: Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army cadres attacked Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army troops. This incident killed over 60 soldiers and started the 1981 Entumbane uprising.
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1983⚡ Event
Shergar stolen
The Irish-bred racehorse Shergar was stolen by gunmen. They demanded a £2 million ransom for his return.
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Famous Birthdays on February 8(5)
Notable Deaths on February 8(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Marty Schottenheimer
Marty Schottenheimer was an American football player and coach.
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2025🕊️ Death
Sam Nujoma
Sam Nujoma was a Namibian politician and the first President of Namibia.
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February 8 in History
February 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1965 to the present day.
Major Events on February 8
Among the most notable events on February 8: Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crash (1965), Orangeburg Massacre (1968), Denis Sassou Nguesso becomes President of Congo (1979). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 8
Notable figures born on February 8 include Kenedy, Kathryn Newton, Rui Hachimura. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 8
Remembered figures who died on February 8 include Marty Schottenheimer, Arto Heiskanen, Dick Jauron. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 8?
- February 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 8?
- One of the most notable events on February 8 is: Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crash.
- Who was born on February 8?
- Famous figures born on February 8 include Kenedy, Kathryn Newton, Rui Hachimura.
- How many historical events happened on February 8?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 8, spanning centuries of world history.
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