This featured video summarizes some of the significant things that have happened in history on the date of August 8. The video talks about important events that have happened as well as births, and other things that have taken place on this date in history.
August 8 is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap year) on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for people born on this day is Leo.
Father's Day is the day set forth to honor and celebrate with our fathers each year. Many countries around the world celebrate Father's Day at some point each year. However, in many countries the date of this celebration is different from other countries. In Taiwan, August 8 is the day that Father's Day is celebrated.. Brazil and Samoa celebrate their Father's Day on the second Sunday in August. In 2010, this day falls on August 8 for these countries.http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/fathers-day-international.htm
The 2000s
2008: The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China held the Opening Ceremonies.
The 1990s
- 1991: Journalist, John McCarthy was released after being held captive for 5 years by the Islamic Jihad.
The 1980s
- 1988: The Burmese Uprising began with citizens protesting for a return to democracy. It is estimated that over 2,500 students and Buddhist monks were killed before the protests ended.http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/august8th.html
The 1970s
- 1974: President Richard Nixon announces his resignation after the Watergate scandal.
- 1973: Future South Korean President, Kim Dae-Jung, is kidnapped.
The 1960s
- 1963: The Great Britain train robbery took place. The train was carrying the Royal Mail.The thieves stole 120 mail sacks that contained cash and gems valued over 7 million dollars.
The 1950s
- 1956: A coal min fire in Marcinelle, Belgium kills 262 miners.
The 1940s
The 1930s
- 1937: A man in Hamilton, Ontario charged with beating his wife was found to be within his legal rights.http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/august8th.html
