August 8 - Wikipedia
WEBAugust 8 is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 145 days remain until the end of the year.
Historical Events on August 8 - On This Day
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Historical events for the 8th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 8.
On This Day - What Happened on August 8 | Britannica
WEBOn This Day In History - August 8: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
What Happened on August 8 - HISTORY
WEBBattle of Amiens begins. Discover what happened on August 8 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
August 8th Holidays - National Today
WEBAugust 8th marks the 220th day in the Gregorian Calendar. On this day in 1899, the refrigerator is patented. The United Nations Charter was signed by President Truman in 1945. In 1974, President Nixon announced he would resign the following day. David Evans and Countess Vaughn were born on this day.
For many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to ... - NPR
WEBAug 8, 2022 · Black communities in Kentucky and Tennessee have celebrated the eighth of August for more than 150 years. It's a day for barbecue, loved ones and marking freedom from slavery. JUANA SUMMERS,...
What Happened on August 8 - On This Day
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Congress adopts the US dollar, Soviet Union declares war against Japan, Nixon's resignation and other major events, facts, birthdays and deaths from August 8.
August 8: Facts & Historical Events On This Day - The Fact Site
WEBAugust 8th is International Cat Day and Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. Welcome to day 221 of the year folks, there are 145 days remaining in 2024. Find out the most need-to-know special historical events that all occurred on this unique day throughout history.
Events in History on August 8 - On This Day
WEBAug 8, 2024 · 1509 Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, marking the beginning of the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. 1549 Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne. 1567 Duke of Alva's army enters Brussels, Belgium.
On this day in history - August 8 - timeanddate.com
WEBWhat Happened On This Day – August 8. 1988 8888 Uprising in Myanmar Begins. The pro-democracy uprising began as a student protest in Burma’s capital city, Yangon. Hundreds and thousands protesters came out on the streets to protest against the one-party rule by General Ne Win.