August 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 for the 8th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 8.

Faced with the near-certain prospect of impeachment for his role in the Watergate scandal, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon announced his resignation on this day in 1974 and was …

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.

2014年8月9日 · August 8 Holidays and Observances, Birthdays, Deaths, Events, This Day in History, Recipe of the Day, Song of the Day, Quote of the Day, Word of the Day & more! …

Discover what happened on August 8 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On August 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying the town of Lahaina and killing more than 100 people. In 1814, during the War of …

We have 27 holidays listed for August 8. A day to celebrate one of man’s most common and ancient pets. In an increasingly online world, any corner of any city could be your office. Today …

2024年6月30日 · In this article, we explore twenty notable events that occurred on August 8, highlighting their historical contexts and lasting impacts. In the year 117, Roman Emperor …

What 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 …