Richard S. Ewell, American general (died 1872)

Richard Stoddert Ewell was an American military officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He achieved fame as a senior commander under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and fought effectively through much of the war. Still, his legacy was clouded by controversies over his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.

February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 326 days remain until the end of the year.