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What Happened on February 8, 1923

Historical Events

  • Coal mine explosion at Dawson, New Mexico kills 120
  • German NSDAP Volkischer Beobachter newspaper becomes a daily

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew MacElhone, British bar owner (Harry's New York Bar in Paris) (d. 1996)

About February 8, 1923

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius