February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar ; 326 days remain until the end of the year (327 in leap years). 421 – Constantius III becomes co-emperor of the Western …

2025年2月8日 · Historical events for the 8th of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 8.

Mary, Queen of Scots, rival of Queen Elizabeth I of England, was beheaded this day in 1587 at Fotheringhay Castle, her execution a chilling scene redeemed by the great personal dignity with which she met her fate. French ballerina and dance director Violette Verdy, who was known for her eloquent and buoyant dancing, died at age 82.

2025年2月8日 · Mary Stuart is decapitated, Napoleon's first drawn battle, an earthquake shakes London and other important events, dates and birthdays from February 8.

2015年2月24日 · Discover what happened on February 8 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

2024年3月22日 · From the architectural changes in ancient Rome to innovations in global finance, and pivotal moments in environmental and political history, these events span a wide array of subjects including governance, technology, culture, and international relations.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on February 8? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

On Feb. 8, 1968, three Black students were killed and 28 wounded as state troopers opened fire on student demonstrators on the campus of South Carolina State College in Orangeburg in the wake of protests over a whites-only bowling alley. The event would become known as the Orangeburg Massacre.

February 8th is officially National Boys Scouts Day as well as Kite Flying Day. We are now on day 39 out of 365, and have 326 days left in 2025. 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.

From the formation of the Boy Scouts of America to the death of James Dean, discover what happened on this date in history.