Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, beginning the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India
Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, beginning the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India
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Historical Events on August 8
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
US Congress unanimously chooses the dollar as the monetary unit for the United States of America
US Congress unanimously chooses the dollar as the monetary unit for the United States of America
Soviet Union declares war on Japan during World War II and invades Manchuria the next day
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
US President Richard Nixon announces he will resign at 12 p.m. the next day
The impeachment process against Richard Nixon was initiated by the United States House of Representatives on October 30, 1973, during the course of the Watergate scandal, when multiple resolutions...
Ceasefire between Iran and Iraq takes effect after eight years of war
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988.
7th Venice Film Festival opens with a United States boycott due to Benito Mussolini's Fascist Italian regime
7th Venice Film Festival opens with a United States boycott due to Benito Mussolini's Fascist Italian regime
Metallica singer and guitarist James Hetfield suffers second and third-degree burns during a pyrotechnics explosion on s
Metallica singer and guitarist James Hetfield suffers second and third-degree burns during a pyrotechnics explosion on stage at Olympic Stadium in Montreal
1st International Lawn Tennis Challenge (precursor to Davis Cup) begins at Longwood Cricket Club in Massachusetts, won 3
1st International Lawn Tennis Challenge (precursor to Davis Cup) begins at Longwood Cricket Club in Massachusetts, won 3-0 by the US over the British Isles
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
Naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (34) weds Marie Anne Rosalie Delaporte
Naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (34) weds Marie Anne Rosalie Delaporte
Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib marries Maaroof, daughter of Nawab Ilahi Baksh, and moves to Delhi.
Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib marries Maaroof, daughter of Nawab Ilahi Baksh, and moves to Delhi.
Esta Krakower divorces mobster Bugsy Siegel (40) after 17 years of marriage
Esta Krakower divorces mobster Bugsy Siegel (40) after 17 years of marriage
Actor Jack Nicholson (31) divorces Sandra Knight (28) after 6 years of marriage
Actor Jack Nicholson (31) divorces Sandra Knight (28) after 6 years of marriage
Actor Tom Cruise and actress Nicole Kidman divorce after 10 years of marriage
Nicole Mary Kidman is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world's...
70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans
70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans
Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula
Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula
Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Ale
Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Alexandria and sweeps ships two miles inland in Egypt
Emperor Godaigo makes Sojiji the chief monastery of Soto Sect
Emperor Godaigo makes Sojiji the chief monastery of Soto Sect
Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne
Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne
Duke of Alva's army enters Brussels, Habsburg Netherlands (now Belgium)
Duke of Alva's army enters Brussels, Habsburg Netherlands (now Belgium)
Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye grants more freedom to Huguenots
The Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed on 8 August 1570 by Charles IX of France, Gaspard II de Coligny and Jeanne d'Albret, to end the third war (1568-70) of the French Wars of Religion. The...
John Davis enters Cumberland Sound in search of the Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage (NWP) is the sea lane between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean, near the northern coast of North America via waterways through the Arctic Archipelago of...
The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu.
Dutch expedition of Joris van Spilbergen attacks and later pillages the Spanish-held town of Paita, north of Lima [1]
Dutch expedition of Joris van Spilbergen attacks and later pillages the Spanish-held town of Paita, north of Lima [1]
The Irish Confederate Wars and Wars of the Three Kingdoms: English Parliamentary forces defeat Irish forces in the Battl
The Irish Confederate Wars and Wars of the Three Kingdoms: English Parliamentary forces defeat Irish forces in the Battle of Dungan's Hill
City of Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, falls to Muscovite forces, who pillage it with such ferocity t
City of Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, falls to Muscovite forces, who pillage it with such ferocity that fires burn for two weeks
Dutch battle fleet of 23 ships demands the surrender of New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily f
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily for almost 320 years
First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)
First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
British troops occupy and plunder Cherbourg
British troops occupy and plunder Cherbourg
Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard are the first to climb to the top of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europ
Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard are the first to climb to the top of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe
The insurrection of Lyon occurs during the French Revolution
The aim of several policies conducted by various governments of France during the French Revolution ranged from the appropriation by the government of the great landed estates and the large amounts...
Joseph Whidbey and George Vancouver lead an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage near Juneau, Alaska
Joseph Whidbey and George Vancouver lead an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage near Juneau, Alaska
Boston African Society is established with 44 members
Boston African Society is established with 44 members
70 disciples of Gaon of Vilnius, arrive in Palestine
70 disciples of Gaon of Vilnius, arrive in Palestine
Peace negotiations begin in Ghent, United Netherlands (now Belgium)
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north,...
Bavaria joins the Holy Alliance
Bavaria joins the Holy Alliance
French government of Polignac forms
The Ministry of Jules de Polignac was formed on 8 August 1829 in the last year of the reign of King Charles X of France.
Battle of Hasselt: Dutch army drives out the Belgians
Battle of Hasselt: Dutch army drives out the Belgians
Beta Theta Pi is founded in Oxford, Ohio
Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ), commonly known as Beta, is a North American social fraternity that was founded in 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Natal in South Africa becomes a British colony
Natal in South Africa becomes a British colony
Russian fleet appears at Nagasaki, Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk...
Smith & Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges
Smith & Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges
Queen of the Sandwich Islands, Hawaii, arrives in New York City
Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S.
American Civil War: Tennessee's "military" Governor Andrew Johnson frees his personal slaves, celebrated as a holiday by
American Civil War: Tennessee's "military" Governor Andrew Johnson frees his personal slaves, celebrated as a holiday by Tennessee African Americans in the early 20th century
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Earthquake destroys the city of Arica, Chile
The 1868 Arica earthquake occurred on 13 August 1868, near Arica, then part of Peru, now part of Chile, at 21:30 UTC.
New York Yacht Club’s first defense of America's Cup: "Magic" (NYYC) defeats "Cambria" (Royal Thames YC, England; finish
New York Yacht Club’s first defense of America's Cup: "Magic" (NYYC) defeats "Cambria" (Royal Thames YC, England; finishes 8th) and 16 fellow defenders from New York Harbor to Sandy Hook Light Vessel on the Atlantic and return (38 miles)
Dan O'Leary completes a 500-mile walk in 139 hours and 32 minutes
Dan O'Leary completes a 500-mile walk in 139 hours and 32 minutes
Snow falls on Lake Michigan
Snow falls on Lake Michigan
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St.
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
The US Army installs the first tricycle landing gear on the Army's Wright Flyer
The US Army installs the first tricycle landing gear on the Army's Wright Flyer
Public Law 62-5 sets the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives at 435 and comes into e
Public Law 62-5 sets the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives at 435 and comes into effect in 1913
Richard Corfield's "Camel Corps" opens against the "Mad Mullah" in Burao, Somalia
Richard Corfield's "Camel Corps" opens against the "Mad Mullah" in Burao, Somalia
The A's set an American League record with their 19th consecutive loss on the road
The A's set an American League record with their 19th consecutive loss on the road
World War I: The Allies launch the Hundred Days Offensive, beginning with the Battle of Amiens, where 500 tanks and 10 A
World War I: The Allies launch the Hundred Days Offensive, beginning with the Battle of Amiens, where 500 tanks and 10 Allied divisions attack German lines
Treaty of Rawalpindi: British recognize Afghanistan's independence
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia.
Tigers beat Yankees 1-0 in the shortest American League game, lasting 73 minutes
Tigers beat Yankees 1-0 in the shortest American League game, lasting 73 minutes
Pirates set a record of 46 hits in a doubleheader against the Phillies
Pirates set a record of 46 hits in a doubleheader against the Phillies
British-Russian trade agreement is signed
British-Russian trade agreement is signed
First national march of the Ku Klux Klan (between 25,000 and 40,000 marchers) in Washington, D.C.
First national march of the Ku Klux Klan (between 25,000 and 40,000 marchers) in Washington, D.C.
MLB St. Louis Cardinals are 12 games back in the NL and go on to win the pennant
The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis.
Washington Senators pitcher Bobby Burke no-hits Boston Red Sox, 5-0 at Griffith Stadium, Washington D. C.
Washington Senators pitcher Bobby Burke no-hits Boston Red Sox, 5-0 at Griffith Stadium, Washington D. C.
A Finnish quinella in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Berlin Olympics as Volmari Iso-Hollo beats teammate Kaarlo Tuomine
A Finnish quinella in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Berlin Olympics as Volmari Iso-Hollo beats teammate Kaarlo Tuominen in a world record time of 9:03.8
Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River begins producing power
Bonneville Lock and Dam consists of several run-of-the-river dam structures that together complete a span of the Columbia River between the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington at River Mile 146.1.
Great Trek Centenary Celebrations commence; the Great Trek was a migration involving Boers leaving the Cape Colony and s
Great Trek Centenary Celebrations commence; the Great Trek was a migration involving Boers leaving the Cape Colony and settling in the interior of South Africa
31 German aircraft are shot down over England
The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England) was an effort by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the summer and autumn of 1940 to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)...
Twenty divisions of the Soviet 6th and 12th Armies surrender at Uman
Twenty divisions of the Soviet 6th and 12th Armies surrender at Uman
British Flower class corvette HMS Dianthus sinks U-379
British Flower class corvette HMS Dianthus sinks U-379
Common Chiefs of Staff meet in Quebec
Common Chiefs of Staff meet in Quebec
Canadian and Polish troops occupy Cramesnil, Secqueville, Cintheaux, and St-Aignan
Canadian and Polish troops occupy Cramesnil, Secqueville, Cintheaux, and St-Aignan
England and Australian armed services draw the fourth Victory Test
The Australian Services XI was a cricket team comprising solely military service personnel during World War II. They became active in May 1945 after the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Dreyfuss family, owners of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates since 1900, sells club to Frank McKinney and John Galbreath for $25 mi
Dreyfuss family, owners of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates since 1900, sells club to Frank McKinney and John Galbreath for $25 million
Pakistan's national flag is approved
The national flag of Pakistan, also known as the Flag of the Star and Crescent (پرچمِ ستارہ و ہلال), is made up of a green field with a stylized tilted white descending crescent moon and five-pointed...
Bhutan, Land of the Dragon, becomes an independent monarchy
Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas, bordering China to the north and northwest and India to the south and southeast.
Fire and explosion kill 263 miners in Marcinelle, Belgium
Fire and explosion kill 263 miners in Marcinelle, Belgium
USSR offers Syria economic and military aid
USSR offers Syria economic and military aid
Brian Hyland's recording of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini", a novelty pop song written by Paul Vance
Brian Hyland's recording of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini", a novelty pop song written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss, hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) beat Buffalo Bills (NFL) 38-21 in Hamilton, Ontario
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a professional Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Great Train Robbery in England involves the theft of £2.6 million ($7.3 million)
The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.61 million (worth about £62 million in 2023) from a Royal Mail train travelling from Glasgow to London, on the West Coast Main Line, in the early hours...
First Rolling Stones concert in the Netherlands at the Kurhaus of Scheveningen in The Hague
First Rolling Stones concert in the Netherlands at the Kurhaus of Scheveningen in The Hague
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand meet to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (A
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand meet to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Jarry Park is approved by Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau for interim use by the Expos
Jarry Park is approved by Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau for interim use by the Expos
The Beatles are photographed by Iain MacMillan crossing the street as they walk away from EMI Recording Studios, for the
The Beatles are photographed by Iain MacMillan crossing the street as they walk away from EMI Recording Studios, for the cover of their "Abbey Road" album [1]
A British soldier is shot dead by the Irish Republican Army in Belfast
The Official Irish Republican Army or Official IRA (OIRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) was an Irish republican paramilitary group whose goal was to remove Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom and...
New York Yankees sign a 30-year lease to play in remodeled Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees sign a 30-year lease to play in remodeled Yankee Stadium
As a result of rainfall from Typhoon Nina, the Banqiao Dam in China fails, causing the collapse of almost 6 million buil
As a result of rainfall from Typhoon Nina, the Banqiao Dam in China fails, causing the collapse of almost 6 million buildings and 229,000 deaths
Chicago White Sox wear shorts for a game instead of traditional baseball pants
Chicago White Sox wear shorts for a game instead of traditional baseball pants
Maurine Stuart is ordained as a Zen priest by Eido Tai Shimano Roshi
Maurine Stuart (3 March 1922 – 26 February 1990), a.k.a. Ma Roshi or Mother Roshi, was a Canadian Rinzai Zen rōshi who was one of the first female Zen masters to teach in the United States.
Pioneer-Venus 2 with five atmospheric probes launches toward Venus
Pioneer-Venus 2 with five atmospheric probes launches toward Venus
Lake Buena Vista Conference Center and Club Lake Villas open
Lake Buena Vista Conference Center and Club Lake Villas open
At a summit, South African trade unions resolve to defy apartheid and labor laws
At a summit, South African trade unions resolve to defy apartheid and labor laws
Baseball's new agreement permits two new National League teams in 1993
Baseball's new agreement permits two new National League teams in 1993
Altaf Hussain addresses Nishtar Park in Karachi, announcing the establishment of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) poli
Altaf Hussain addresses Nishtar Park in Karachi, announcing the establishment of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) political movement
Brewers' Rob Deer strikes out five times in a game
Brewers' Rob Deer strikes out five times in a game
Angola, Cuba and South Africa agree to a ceasefire in the Angolan Civil War
The Angolan Civil War (Portuguese: Guerra Civil Angolana) was a civil war in Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with interludes, until 2002.
Baltimore Orioles pull off their 10th triple play (1-6-3 vs. Oakland)
Baltimore Orioles pull off their 10th triple play (1-6-3 vs. Oakland)
Carlton Fisk ties Johnny Bench by hitting 327 home runs as a catcher
Carlton Fisk ties Johnny Bench by hitting 327 home runs as a catcher
Bulgarian canoeist Nikolay Bukhalov completes the C-1 500/1,000 double, winning the latter at the Barcelona Olympics
Bulgarian canoeist Nikolay Bukhalov completes the C-1 500/1,000 double, winning the latter at the Barcelona Olympics
Tropical Storm Bret ravages Venezuela, killing about 100 people
Tropical Storm Bret ravages Venezuela, killing about 100 people
American jazz artist Mel Tormé (70) suffers a stroke, ending his 65-year singing career
American jazz artist Mel Tormé (70) suffers a stroke, ending his 65-year singing career
Mariner Randy Johnson strikes out 19 Chicago White Sox players
Randall David Johnson, nicknamed "the Big Unit," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle...
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley is raised to the surface after 136 years on the ocean floor off the coast of South
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley is raised to the surface after 136 years on the ocean floor off the coast of South Carolina [1]
An EF2 tornado touches down in Kings County and Richmond County, New York State, the most powerful tornado in New York t
An EF2 tornado touches down in Kings County and Richmond County, New York State, the most powerful tornado in New York to date and the first in Brooklyn since 1889
Russia launches a full-scale land, air, and sea invasion of Georgia, referring to it as a "peace enforcement" operation
Russia launches a full-scale land, air, and sea invasion of Georgia, referring to it as a "peace enforcement" operation after Georgia responds to aggression from South Ossetia
China announces plans to close 23 rare earth mines and up to 50 smelting companies
China announces plans to close 23 rare earth mines and up to 50 smelting companies
14 people are killed by a bomb explosion in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
14 people are killed by a bomb explosion in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
28 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan
28 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan
Hamas rejects the continuation of the ceasefire if Israel does not lift the blockade
Hamas rejects the continuation of the ceasefire if Israel does not lift the blockade
Argentine winger Juan Imhoff scores 3 tries as Pumas beat South Africa 37-25 in a Rugby Championship match in Durban; Ar
Argentine winger Juan Imhoff scores 3 tries as Pumas beat South Africa 37-25 in a Rugby Championship match in Durban; Argentina's first-ever win against the Springboks
Australia beats New Zealand 24-17 to win the inaugural women's rugby sevens gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics
The women's rugby sevens tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics was held in Brazil, hosted at the Deodoro Stadium, a temporary outdoor stadium constructed as part of the Deodoro Modern Pentathlon...
Academy of Motion Pictures reveals new "Popular Film" category for the Oscars
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2018 and took place on February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in...
Nuclear accident at Russian nuclear weapon testing site in the closed city of Sarov kills five scientists under mysterio
Nuclear accident at Russian nuclear weapon testing site in the closed city of Sarov kills five scientists under mysterious circumstances
"Wright Brothers' moment" in nuclear fusion research when 1.3 megajoules of energy is produced at the National Ignition
"Wright Brothers' moment" in nuclear fusion research when 1.3 megajoules of energy is produced at the National Ignition Facility by the Livermore Lab [1]
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collection
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collections in 15 countries [1]
Famous Births on August 8
birth
Paul Dirac is born
Paul Dirac, British theoretical physicist, known for british theoretical physicist, was born on 1902-08-08.
birth
Giuseppe Conte is born
Giuseppe Conte is born
birth
Dustin Hoffman is born
Dustin Hoffman, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1938-08-08. Dustin Lee Hoffman is an American actor and filmmaker.
birth
Shawn Mendes is born
Shawn Mendes, Canadian musician, known for canadian singer, was born on 1999-08-08. Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician.
birth
Clarence Kummer is born
Clarence Kummer athlete, known for american jockey, was born on 1899-08-08. Clarence Joseph Kummer (August 8, 1899 – December 18, 1930) was a U.S.
birth
Ken Dryden is born
Ken Dryden, Canadian athlete, known for canadian hockey player and politician, was born on 1947-08-08.
birth
Nigel Mansell is born
Nigel Mansell, British athlete, known for british racing driver, was born on 1954-08-08. Nigel Ernest James Mansell is a British former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1980 to 1995.
birth
Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou is born
Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou is born
birth
Roger Federer is born
Roger Federer, German athlete, known for swiss tennis player, was born on 1982-08-08. Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No.
Notable Deaths on August 8
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George Canning dies
George Canning dies
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Shirley Jackson dies
Shirley Jackson, American novelist, short-story writer, known for american novelist, short-story writer, died on 1965-08-08.
death
Fay Wray dies
Fay Wray, American actress, known for american actress, died on 2004-08-08. Vina Fay Wray (September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress best known for starring as Ann Darrow…
death
Olivia Newton-John dies
Olivia Newton-John, Australian australian singer and actress, known for british and australian singer and actress, died on 2022-08-08.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
- What happened on August 8, 1786?
- US Congress unanimously chooses the dollar as the monetary unit for the United States of America
- What happened on August 8, 1945?
- World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
- What happened on August 8, 1974?
- The impeachment process against Richard Nixon was initiated by the United States House of Representatives on October 30, 1973, during the course of the Watergate scandal, when multiple resolutions...
Complete Timeline — August 8 Through the Ages
70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans
70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans
Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula
Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula
Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Ale
Crete earthquake strikes with an estimated magnitude of 8, triggering a major tsunami that damages the Lighthouse of Alexandria and sweeps ships two miles inland in Egypt
Emperor Godaigo makes Sojiji the chief monastery of Soto Sect
Emperor Godaigo makes Sojiji the chief monastery of Soto Sect
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, beginning the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India
Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, beginning the rejuvenation of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India
Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne
Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne
Duke of Alva's army enters Brussels, Habsburg Netherlands (now Belgium)
Duke of Alva's army enters Brussels, Habsburg Netherlands (now Belgium)
Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye grants more freedom to Huguenots
The Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed on 8 August 1570 by Charles IX of France, Gaspard II de Coligny and Jeanne d'Albret, to end the third war (1568-70) of the French Wars of Religion. The...
John Davis enters Cumberland Sound in search of the Northwest Passage
The Northwest Passage (NWP) is the sea lane between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean, near the northern coast of North America via waterways through the Arctic Archipelago of...
The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu.
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Dutch expedition of Joris van Spilbergen attacks and later pillages the Spanish-held town of Paita, north of Lima [1]
Dutch expedition of Joris van Spilbergen attacks and later pillages the Spanish-held town of Paita, north of Lima [1]
The Irish Confederate Wars and Wars of the Three Kingdoms: English Parliamentary forces defeat Irish forces in the Battl
The Irish Confederate Wars and Wars of the Three Kingdoms: English Parliamentary forces defeat Irish forces in the Battle of Dungan's Hill
City of Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, falls to Muscovite forces, who pillage it with such ferocity t
City of Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, falls to Muscovite forces, who pillage it with such ferocity that fires burn for two weeks
Dutch battle fleet of 23 ships demands the surrender of New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily f
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily for almost 320 years
First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)
First known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Bartolomeu de Gusmão (indoors)
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
British troops occupy and plunder Cherbourg
British troops occupy and plunder Cherbourg
Naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (34) weds Marie Anne Rosalie Delaporte
Naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (34) weds Marie Anne Rosalie Delaporte
US Congress unanimously chooses the dollar as the monetary unit for the United States of America
US Congress unanimously chooses the dollar as the monetary unit for the United States of America
Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard are the first to climb to the top of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europ
Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard are the first to climb to the top of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe
The insurrection of Lyon occurs during the French Revolution
The aim of several policies conducted by various governments of France during the French Revolution ranged from the appropriation by the government of the great landed estates and the large amounts...
Joseph Whidbey and George Vancouver lead an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage near Juneau, Alaska
Joseph Whidbey and George Vancouver lead an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage near Juneau, Alaska
Boston African Society is established with 44 members
Boston African Society is established with 44 members
70 disciples of Gaon of Vilnius, arrive in Palestine
70 disciples of Gaon of Vilnius, arrive in Palestine
Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib marries Maaroof, daughter of Nawab Ilahi Baksh, and moves to Delhi.
Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib marries Maaroof, daughter of Nawab Ilahi Baksh, and moves to Delhi.
Peace negotiations begin in Ghent, United Netherlands (now Belgium)
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north,...
Bavaria joins the Holy Alliance
Bavaria joins the Holy Alliance
George Canning dies
George Canning dies
French government of Polignac forms
The Ministry of Jules de Polignac was formed on 8 August 1829 in the last year of the reign of King Charles X of France.
Battle of Hasselt: Dutch army drives out the Belgians
Battle of Hasselt: Dutch army drives out the Belgians
Beta Theta Pi is founded in Oxford, Ohio
Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ), commonly known as Beta, is a North American social fraternity that was founded in 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Natal in South Africa becomes a British colony
Natal in South Africa becomes a British colony
Russian fleet appears at Nagasaki, Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk...
Smith & Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges
Smith & Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges
Queen of the Sandwich Islands, Hawaii, arrives in New York City
Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S.
American Civil War: Tennessee's "military" Governor Andrew Johnson frees his personal slaves, celebrated as a holiday by
American Civil War: Tennessee's "military" Governor Andrew Johnson frees his personal slaves, celebrated as a holiday by Tennessee African Americans in the early 20th century
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Comet C/1864 N1 (Tempel) passes within 0.0964 AU (approximately 14.4 million km or 8.9 million miles) of Earth
Earthquake destroys the city of Arica, Chile
The 1868 Arica earthquake occurred on 13 August 1868, near Arica, then part of Peru, now part of Chile, at 21:30 UTC.
New York Yacht Club’s first defense of America's Cup: "Magic" (NYYC) defeats "Cambria" (Royal Thames YC, England; finish
New York Yacht Club’s first defense of America's Cup: "Magic" (NYYC) defeats "Cambria" (Royal Thames YC, England; finishes 8th) and 16 fellow defenders from New York Harbor to Sandy Hook Light Vessel on the Atlantic and return (38 miles)
Dan O'Leary completes a 500-mile walk in 139 hours and 32 minutes
Dan O'Leary completes a 500-mile walk in 139 hours and 32 minutes
Snow falls on Lake Michigan
Snow falls on Lake Michigan
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St.
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Clarence Kummer is born
Clarence Kummer athlete, known for american jockey, was born on 1899-08-08. Clarence Joseph Kummer (August 8, 1899 – December 18, 1930) was a U.S.
1st International Lawn Tennis Challenge (precursor to Davis Cup) begins at Longwood Cricket Club in Massachusetts, won 3
1st International Lawn Tennis Challenge (precursor to Davis Cup) begins at Longwood Cricket Club in Massachusetts, won 3-0 by the US over the British Isles
Paul Dirac is born
Paul Dirac, British theoretical physicist, known for british theoretical physicist, was born on 1902-08-08.
The US Army installs the first tricycle landing gear on the Army's Wright Flyer
The US Army installs the first tricycle landing gear on the Army's Wright Flyer
Public Law 62-5 sets the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives at 435 and comes into e
Public Law 62-5 sets the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives at 435 and comes into effect in 1913
Richard Corfield's "Camel Corps" opens against the "Mad Mullah" in Burao, Somalia
Richard Corfield's "Camel Corps" opens against the "Mad Mullah" in Burao, Somalia
The A's set an American League record with their 19th consecutive loss on the road
The A's set an American League record with their 19th consecutive loss on the road
World War I: The Allies launch the Hundred Days Offensive, beginning with the Battle of Amiens, where 500 tanks and 10 A
World War I: The Allies launch the Hundred Days Offensive, beginning with the Battle of Amiens, where 500 tanks and 10 Allied divisions attack German lines
Treaty of Rawalpindi: British recognize Afghanistan's independence
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia.
Tigers beat Yankees 1-0 in the shortest American League game, lasting 73 minutes
Tigers beat Yankees 1-0 in the shortest American League game, lasting 73 minutes
Pirates set a record of 46 hits in a doubleheader against the Phillies
Pirates set a record of 46 hits in a doubleheader against the Phillies
British-Russian trade agreement is signed
British-Russian trade agreement is signed
First national march of the Ku Klux Klan (between 25,000 and 40,000 marchers) in Washington, D.C.
First national march of the Ku Klux Klan (between 25,000 and 40,000 marchers) in Washington, D.C.
MLB St. Louis Cardinals are 12 games back in the NL and go on to win the pennant
The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis.
Washington Senators pitcher Bobby Burke no-hits Boston Red Sox, 5-0 at Griffith Stadium, Washington D. C.
Washington Senators pitcher Bobby Burke no-hits Boston Red Sox, 5-0 at Griffith Stadium, Washington D. C.
A Finnish quinella in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Berlin Olympics as Volmari Iso-Hollo beats teammate Kaarlo Tuomine
A Finnish quinella in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Berlin Olympics as Volmari Iso-Hollo beats teammate Kaarlo Tuominen in a world record time of 9:03.8
Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River begins producing power
Bonneville Lock and Dam consists of several run-of-the-river dam structures that together complete a span of the Columbia River between the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington at River Mile 146.1.
Great Trek Centenary Celebrations commence; the Great Trek was a migration involving Boers leaving the Cape Colony and s
Great Trek Centenary Celebrations commence; the Great Trek was a migration involving Boers leaving the Cape Colony and settling in the interior of South Africa
Dustin Hoffman is born
Dustin Hoffman, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1938-08-08. Dustin Lee Hoffman is an American actor and filmmaker.
7th Venice Film Festival opens with a United States boycott due to Benito Mussolini's Fascist Italian regime
7th Venice Film Festival opens with a United States boycott due to Benito Mussolini's Fascist Italian regime
31 German aircraft are shot down over England
The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England) was an effort by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the summer and autumn of 1940 to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)...
Twenty divisions of the Soviet 6th and 12th Armies surrender at Uman
Twenty divisions of the Soviet 6th and 12th Armies surrender at Uman
British Flower class corvette HMS Dianthus sinks U-379
British Flower class corvette HMS Dianthus sinks U-379
Common Chiefs of Staff meet in Quebec
Common Chiefs of Staff meet in Quebec
Canadian and Polish troops occupy Cramesnil, Secqueville, Cintheaux, and St-Aignan
Canadian and Polish troops occupy Cramesnil, Secqueville, Cintheaux, and St-Aignan
Soviet Union declares war on Japan during World War II and invades Manchuria the next day
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
England and Australian armed services draw the fourth Victory Test
The Australian Services XI was a cricket team comprising solely military service personnel during World War II. They became active in May 1945 after the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Esta Krakower divorces mobster Bugsy Siegel (40) after 17 years of marriage
Esta Krakower divorces mobster Bugsy Siegel (40) after 17 years of marriage
Dreyfuss family, owners of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates since 1900, sells club to Frank McKinney and John Galbreath for $25 mi
Dreyfuss family, owners of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates since 1900, sells club to Frank McKinney and John Galbreath for $25 million
Pakistan's national flag is approved
The national flag of Pakistan, also known as the Flag of the Star and Crescent (پرچمِ ستارہ و ہلال), is made up of a green field with a stylized tilted white descending crescent moon and five-pointed...
Ken Dryden is born
Ken Dryden, Canadian athlete, known for canadian hockey player and politician, was born on 1947-08-08.
Bhutan, Land of the Dragon, becomes an independent monarchy
Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas, bordering China to the north and northwest and India to the south and southeast.
Nigel Mansell is born
Nigel Mansell, British athlete, known for british racing driver, was born on 1954-08-08. Nigel Ernest James Mansell is a British former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1980 to 1995.
Fire and explosion kill 263 miners in Marcinelle, Belgium
Fire and explosion kill 263 miners in Marcinelle, Belgium
USSR offers Syria economic and military aid
USSR offers Syria economic and military aid
Brian Hyland's recording of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini", a novelty pop song written by Paul Vance
Brian Hyland's recording of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini", a novelty pop song written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss, hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) beat Buffalo Bills (NFL) 38-21 in Hamilton, Ontario
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a professional Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Great Train Robbery in England involves the theft of £2.6 million ($7.3 million)
The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.61 million (worth about £62 million in 2023) from a Royal Mail train travelling from Glasgow to London, on the West Coast Main Line, in the early hours...
First Rolling Stones concert in the Netherlands at the Kurhaus of Scheveningen in The Hague
First Rolling Stones concert in the Netherlands at the Kurhaus of Scheveningen in The Hague
Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou is born
Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou is born
Giuseppe Conte is born
Giuseppe Conte is born
Shirley Jackson dies
Shirley Jackson, American novelist, short-story writer, known for american novelist, short-story writer, died on 1965-08-08.
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand meet to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (A
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand meet to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Actor Jack Nicholson (31) divorces Sandra Knight (28) after 6 years of marriage
Actor Jack Nicholson (31) divorces Sandra Knight (28) after 6 years of marriage
Jarry Park is approved by Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau for interim use by the Expos
Jarry Park is approved by Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau for interim use by the Expos
The Beatles are photographed by Iain MacMillan crossing the street as they walk away from EMI Recording Studios, for the
The Beatles are photographed by Iain MacMillan crossing the street as they walk away from EMI Recording Studios, for the cover of their "Abbey Road" album [1]
A British soldier is shot dead by the Irish Republican Army in Belfast
The Official Irish Republican Army or Official IRA (OIRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) was an Irish republican paramilitary group whose goal was to remove Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom and...
New York Yankees sign a 30-year lease to play in remodeled Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees sign a 30-year lease to play in remodeled Yankee Stadium
US President Richard Nixon announces he will resign at 12 p.m. the next day
The impeachment process against Richard Nixon was initiated by the United States House of Representatives on October 30, 1973, during the course of the Watergate scandal, when multiple resolutions...
As a result of rainfall from Typhoon Nina, the Banqiao Dam in China fails, causing the collapse of almost 6 million buil
As a result of rainfall from Typhoon Nina, the Banqiao Dam in China fails, causing the collapse of almost 6 million buildings and 229,000 deaths
Chicago White Sox wear shorts for a game instead of traditional baseball pants
Chicago White Sox wear shorts for a game instead of traditional baseball pants
Maurine Stuart is ordained as a Zen priest by Eido Tai Shimano Roshi
Maurine Stuart (3 March 1922 – 26 February 1990), a.k.a. Ma Roshi or Mother Roshi, was a Canadian Rinzai Zen rōshi who was one of the first female Zen masters to teach in the United States.
Pioneer-Venus 2 with five atmospheric probes launches toward Venus
Pioneer-Venus 2 with five atmospheric probes launches toward Venus
Lake Buena Vista Conference Center and Club Lake Villas open
Lake Buena Vista Conference Center and Club Lake Villas open
At a summit, South African trade unions resolve to defy apartheid and labor laws
At a summit, South African trade unions resolve to defy apartheid and labor laws
Roger Federer is born
Roger Federer, German athlete, known for swiss tennis player, was born on 1982-08-08. Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No.
Baseball's new agreement permits two new National League teams in 1993
Baseball's new agreement permits two new National League teams in 1993
Altaf Hussain addresses Nishtar Park in Karachi, announcing the establishment of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) poli
Altaf Hussain addresses Nishtar Park in Karachi, announcing the establishment of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) political movement
Brewers' Rob Deer strikes out five times in a game
Brewers' Rob Deer strikes out five times in a game
Ceasefire between Iran and Iraq takes effect after eight years of war
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988.
Angola, Cuba and South Africa agree to a ceasefire in the Angolan Civil War
The Angolan Civil War (Portuguese: Guerra Civil Angolana) was a civil war in Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with interludes, until 2002.
Baltimore Orioles pull off their 10th triple play (1-6-3 vs. Oakland)
Baltimore Orioles pull off their 10th triple play (1-6-3 vs. Oakland)
Carlton Fisk ties Johnny Bench by hitting 327 home runs as a catcher
Carlton Fisk ties Johnny Bench by hitting 327 home runs as a catcher
Metallica singer and guitarist James Hetfield suffers second and third-degree burns during a pyrotechnics explosion on s
Metallica singer and guitarist James Hetfield suffers second and third-degree burns during a pyrotechnics explosion on stage at Olympic Stadium in Montreal
Bulgarian canoeist Nikolay Bukhalov completes the C-1 500/1,000 double, winning the latter at the Barcelona Olympics
Bulgarian canoeist Nikolay Bukhalov completes the C-1 500/1,000 double, winning the latter at the Barcelona Olympics
Tropical Storm Bret ravages Venezuela, killing about 100 people
Tropical Storm Bret ravages Venezuela, killing about 100 people
American jazz artist Mel Tormé (70) suffers a stroke, ending his 65-year singing career
American jazz artist Mel Tormé (70) suffers a stroke, ending his 65-year singing career
Mariner Randy Johnson strikes out 19 Chicago White Sox players
Randall David Johnson, nicknamed "the Big Unit," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle...
Shawn Mendes is born
Shawn Mendes, Canadian musician, known for canadian singer, was born on 1999-08-08. Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician.
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley is raised to the surface after 136 years on the ocean floor off the coast of South
Confederate submarine CSS H.L. Hunley is raised to the surface after 136 years on the ocean floor off the coast of South Carolina [1]
Actor Tom Cruise and actress Nicole Kidman divorce after 10 years of marriage
Nicole Mary Kidman is an Australian and American actress and producer. Known for her work in film and television productions across many genres, she has consistently ranked among the world's...
Fay Wray dies
Fay Wray, American actress, known for american actress, died on 2004-08-08. Vina Fay Wray (September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress best known for starring as Ann Darrow…
An EF2 tornado touches down in Kings County and Richmond County, New York State, the most powerful tornado in New York t
An EF2 tornado touches down in Kings County and Richmond County, New York State, the most powerful tornado in New York to date and the first in Brooklyn since 1889
Russia launches a full-scale land, air, and sea invasion of Georgia, referring to it as a "peace enforcement" operation
Russia launches a full-scale land, air, and sea invasion of Georgia, referring to it as a "peace enforcement" operation after Georgia responds to aggression from South Ossetia
China announces plans to close 23 rare earth mines and up to 50 smelting companies
China announces plans to close 23 rare earth mines and up to 50 smelting companies
14 people are killed by a bomb explosion in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
14 people are killed by a bomb explosion in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
28 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan
28 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan
Hamas rejects the continuation of the ceasefire if Israel does not lift the blockade
Hamas rejects the continuation of the ceasefire if Israel does not lift the blockade
Argentine winger Juan Imhoff scores 3 tries as Pumas beat South Africa 37-25 in a Rugby Championship match in Durban; Ar
Argentine winger Juan Imhoff scores 3 tries as Pumas beat South Africa 37-25 in a Rugby Championship match in Durban; Argentina's first-ever win against the Springboks
Australia beats New Zealand 24-17 to win the inaugural women's rugby sevens gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics
The women's rugby sevens tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics was held in Brazil, hosted at the Deodoro Stadium, a temporary outdoor stadium constructed as part of the Deodoro Modern Pentathlon...
Academy of Motion Pictures reveals new "Popular Film" category for the Oscars
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2018 and took place on February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in...
Nuclear accident at Russian nuclear weapon testing site in the closed city of Sarov kills five scientists under mysterio
Nuclear accident at Russian nuclear weapon testing site in the closed city of Sarov kills five scientists under mysterious circumstances
"Wright Brothers' moment" in nuclear fusion research when 1.3 megajoules of energy is produced at the National Ignition
"Wright Brothers' moment" in nuclear fusion research when 1.3 megajoules of energy is produced at the National Ignition Facility by the Livermore Lab [1]
Olivia Newton-John dies
Olivia Newton-John, Australian australian singer and actress, known for british and australian singer and actress, died on 2022-08-08.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collection
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collections in 15 countries [1]