Daily Archives: February 8, 2026

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Beyond the War (The Honolulu Conference) Feb. 5-8, 1966. MP799.' (Feb. 8, 1966, at 12:13)

(Tuesday, February 8, 1966, 12:00 noon Hawaii Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and South Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Cao Ky concluded their meetings in Hawaii today by issuing the “Declaration of Honolulu,” which asserted the resolve of their countries to defeat the Communists. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966) →

‘Spies Like Us’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'

(Saturday, February 8, 1986) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Spies Like Us’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986) →

‘Conga’ by Miami Sound Machine peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 8, 1986) — “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Conga’ by Miami Sound Machine peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986) →

‘Taxi Driver’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1976)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Taxi Driver' trailer

(Sunday, February 8, 1976, first showing advertised for 12:00 noon EST) — Taxi Driver, a vigilante film with neo-noir and psychological thriller elements about a loner who becomes fixated on a teen prostitute, opened today at the Coronet Theater, 230 West 49th Street, Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘Taxi Driver’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1976) →

George and Pattie Harrison depart for honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 8 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'George Harrison & Pattie Boyd wedding 1966' (Feb. 8, 1966, at 6:58)

(Tuesday, February 8, 1966) — Eighteen days after they married in Esher, Surrey, George Harrison (of popular British rock band The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie boarded a Barbados-bound BOAC flight today at London Airport for their honeymoon. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison depart for honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 8 1966) →

Former U.S. Vice President Charles Curtis dies in Washington, D.C. 90 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The history of Charles Curtis, the first Vice President of color'

(Saturday, February 8, 1936, 10:25 a.m. EST) — Charles Curtis, the 31st vice president of the United States from 1929 to 1933 under President Herbert Hoover, died today of a heart attack in in Washington, D.C. He was 76. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Charles Curtis dies in Washington, D.C. 90 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1936) →

‘Alone’ by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Feb 8 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, February 8, 1936) — “Alone” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Cliff Weston; recorded in NYC Nov. 7, 1935) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 8/15/22, 1936). Continue reading ‘Alone’ by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Feb 8 1936) →