| February 8th 1986 | - Event: | 5\' 7\" Spud Webb of Atlanta Hawks wins NBA Slam Dunk Competition |
| February 8th 1912 | - Event: | 1st eastbound US transcontinental flight lands in Jacksonville, Fla |
| February 8th 1981 | - Event: | Sally Little wins LPGA Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic |
| February 8th 1933 | - Event: | 1st flight of all-metal Boeing 247 |
| February 8th 1960 | - Event: | Boston Celtic Bill Russell becomes 1st NBAer with 50 rebounds (51) |
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