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8th February in History

Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on the 8th of February. If the 8th of February is your birthday, see which famous people in history you share your birthday with.

Born On This Day

1913: The American actress Betty Field was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

1921: Actress Lana Turner was born.

1925: Actor Jack Lemmon was born.

1931: Actor James Dean was born.

Major Events On This Day

Died On This Day

1957: The Hungarian-born American mathematician John von Neumann died in Washington, D.C.

1961: The actor William Duncan died, age 81.

1963: The actor George Dolenz died, age 55.

1985: The actor Tom Greenway died, age 75.