September 8 in history
Events on September 8
Notable events that happened on September 8 in past years.
- 2025
Balçova police station shooting: Four people, including the perpetrator are killed an attack on a police station in Turkey.
Wikipedia article: Turkey–Islamic State conflict - 2005
Two Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft from EMERCOM land at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first time Russia has flown such a mission to North America.
Wikipedia article: Ilyushin Il-76 - 1986
Nicholas Daniloff, a correspondent for U.S. News & World Report, is indicted on charges of espionage by the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia article: Nicholas Daniloff - 1970
Trans International Airlines Flight 863 crashes during takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, killing all 11 aboard.
Wikipedia article: Trans International Airlines Flight 863 - 1948
The flag of North Korea is adopted with the passing of the country's first constitution by the Supreme People's Assembly.
Wikipedia article: Flag of North Korea - 1935
US Senator from Louisiana Huey Long is fatally shot in the Louisiana State Capitol building.
Wikipedia article: Huey Long - 1921
Margaret Gorman, a 16-year-old, wins the Atlantic City Pageant's Golden Mermaid trophy; pageant officials later dubbed her the first Miss America.
Wikipedia article: Margaret Gorman - 1892
The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited.
Wikipedia article: Pledge of Allegiance - 1883
The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana. Former president Ulysses S. Grant drove in the final "golden spike" in an event attended by rail and political luminaries.
Wikipedia article: Northern Pacific Railway - 1831
November uprising: The Battle of Warsaw effectively ends the Polish insurrection.
Wikipedia article: November Uprising - 1793
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Hondschoote.
Wikipedia article: French Revolutionary Wars - 1755
French and Indian War: Battle of Lake George.
Wikipedia article: French and Indian War - 1514
Battle of Orsha: In one of the biggest battles of the century, Lithuanians and Poles defeat the Russian army.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Orsha - 1264
The Statute of Kalisz, guaranteeing Jews safety and personal liberties and giving battei din jurisdiction over Jewish matters, is promulgated by Bolesław the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland.
- 14
The funeral of Augustus takes place. His body is cremated and placed in his mausoleum.
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