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February 8th
370 famous people born on this day
February 8th is the birthday of 370 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Jules Verne, Dmitri Mendeleev, Constantine XI Palaiologos, Daniel Bernoulli, and James Dean. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (75), Actor (59), and Politician (38).
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Famous People Born on February 8th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share February 8th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include Jules Verne, Dmitri Mendeleev, and Constantine XI Palaiologos. Of the 370 famous people born on this date, 223 are still living today.
Jules Verne
Writer
Born February 8, 1828
HPI: 88.32
Dmitri Mendeleev
Chemist
Born February 8, 1834
HPI: 86.92
Constantine XI Palaiologos
Politician
Born February 8, 1404
HPI: 81.38
Daniel Bernoulli
Physicist
Born February 8, 1700
HPI: 80.97
James Dean
Actor
Born February 8, 1931
HPI: 78.85
Zakir Husain
Politician
Born February 8, 1897
HPI: 77.11
Martin Buber
Philosopher
Born February 8, 1878
HPI: 76.75
Joseph Schumpeter
Economist
Born February 8, 1883
HPI: 76.49
Proclus
Philosopher
Born February 8, 0412
HPI: 76.09
John Williams
Composer
Born February 8, 1932
HPI: 75.77
Éliphas Lévi
Occultist
Born February 8, 1810
HPI: 75.65
Sebastião Salgado
Journalist
Born February 8, 1944
HPI: 75.59
Franz Marc
Painter
Born February 8, 1880
HPI: 75.00
Jack Lemmon
Actor
Born February 8, 1925
HPI: 74.51
Khamtai Siphandon
Politician
Born February 8, 1924
HPI: 74.45
Alexei Kosygin
Engineer
Born February 8, 1904
HPI: 73.94
Afonso IV of Portugal
Politician
Born February 8, 1291
HPI: 73.19
John Ruskin
Critic
Born February 8, 1819
HPI: 72.96
Nick Nolte
Actor
Born February 8, 1941
HPI: 72.90
André Grétry
Composer
Born February 8, 1741
HPI: 72.23
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