February 8th is officially National Boys Scouts Day as well as Kite Flying Day.
We are now on day 39 out of 366, and have 327 days left in 2024.
February the 8th is jam packed with historical theatre, movie and music events. If today is your birthday, you’ll love these facts and events that all happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1968, “Planet of the Apes” hit the theaters in New York City? Since the movie came out, it has raised timeless questions of humanity.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 8th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on February 8 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2013
A category 3 blizzard wreaked havoc in the US and Canada.
The blizzard killed eighteen people, canceled many flights, and left 700,000 without electricity.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, you share the same birthday as James Dean! Here are some famous people born on this day.
1990
Klay Thompson
American
Basketball Player
Age:
34 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1931
James Dean
American
Actor
Died On:
Sep 30, 1955 (Age 24)
Born In:
Indiana, USA
1974
Seth Green
American
Actor
Age:
50 years old
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1953
Mary Steenburgen
American
Actress
Age:
71 years old
Born In:
Arkansas, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, February 8th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1542
1587
Mary Queen of Scots
Scottish-French
Queen
1542
1587
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots was a Scottish-French queen born on December 8, 1542. She died on this day in 1587, at age 44 in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
Died On:
Feb 8, 1587 (Age 44)
Died In:
England, UK
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quote ever said on February 8.
1994
I’ve never been afraid to fail.
Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Kite Flying Day
It’s time to get outside and enjoy a day of simple pleasures and childlike glee. So today, on Kite Flying Day, pick up a kite and head to your local park, and see if you can catch some gusts of wind!
National Boys Scouts Day
The Boy Scouts of America have been doing good deeds across the nation since they were incorporated on this day back in 1910, and they’re not gonna stop anytime soon! Celebrate some of America’s finest citizens today and help keep this wonderful tradition going.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Italy built an entire courthouse to prosecute the Mafia. They charged 474 members in a trial that lasted from 1986-1992. To date, it was the biggest trial in the world.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Aquarius zodiac sign.
Aquarians are incredibly assertive, and once they have made their mind up about something, there is no changing it.
For those of you born in February, you have the Amethyst birthstone. Amethyst is often associated with stability, courage, and peace, which is perfect if you’re living in the cold, dark days of February.
Those who were born on this day were likely conceived the previous year on May 18.
Babies conceived on February 8th, 2024, will be due later this year around November 1st.
