January 8 in history
Events on January 8
Notable events that happened on January 8 in past years.
- 2023
Supporters of former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro storm the Brazilian Congress.
Wikipedia article: Jair Bolsonaro - 2016
West Air Sweden Flight 294 crashes near the Swedish reservoir of Akkajaure; both pilots, the only people on board, are killed.
Wikipedia article: West Air Sweden Flight 294 - 2005
The nuclear sub USS San Francisco collides at full speed with an undersea mountain south of Guam. One man is killed, but the sub surfaces and is repaired.
Wikipedia article: USS San Francisco (SSN-711) - 2002
President of the United States George W. Bush signs into law the No Child Left Behind Act.
Wikipedia article: George W. Bush - 1982
Breakup of the Bell System: In the United States, AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions.
Wikipedia article: Breakup of the Bell System - 1973
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.
Wikipedia article: Soviet Union - 1961
In France a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria.
Wikipedia article: 1961 French referendum on Algerian self-determination - 1940
World War II: Britain introduces food rationing.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1926
Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuỵ is crowned emperor of Vietnam, the country's last monarch.
Wikipedia article: Bảo Đại - 1912
The African National Congress is founded, under the name South African Native National Congress (SANNC).
Wikipedia article: African National Congress - 1877
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle against the United States Cavalry at Wolf Mountain, Montana Territory.
Wikipedia article: Crazy Horse - 1828
The Democratic Party of the United States is organized.
Wikipedia article: Democratic Party (United States) - 1790
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City.
Wikipedia article: George Washington - 1499
Louis XII of France marries Anne of Brittany in accordance with a law set by his predecessor, Charles VIII.
- 307
Sima Chi becomes emperor of the Jin dynasty in succession to his brother, Sima Zhong, despite a challenge from his other brother, Sima Ying.
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