September 8th World History: 1504
Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence, Italy.
1565
The Spanish established the first permanent European settlement in North America at St. Augustine, Florida.
1664
The English conquered New Amsterdam, now New York City.
1760
The city of Montreal surrendered to British forces during the Seven Years’ War.
1900
The Great Galveston Hurricane killed 6,000 to 12,000 people in Texas. One of the worst U.S. natural disasters..
1930
3M began marketing Scotch transparent tape.
1935
Senator Huey Long was shot in the Louisiana State Capitol and died two days later.
1941
In World War II, the siege of Leningrad began. It lasted 872 days, with a Soviet city facing harsh conditions and many casualties.
1943
Italy formally surrendered to the Allies in World War II, although fighting continued as Germany opposed the surrender.
1944
The first V-2 rocket hitting London marked the start of a new phase in World War II.
1951
The United States, Australia, and New Zealand signed the ANZUS Treaty, a security arrangement.
1966
The first episode of “Star Trek” aired on television in the United States.
1971
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
1974
Former President Richard Nixon was pardoned by President Gerald Ford for any wrongdoings during his time in office.
2004
NASA’s unmanned spacecraft Genesis crash-landed when its parachute failed to open.
2005
Two EMERCOM Il-76 aircraft landed at a disaster aid staging area at Little Rock Air Force Base; the first time Russia has flown such a mission to North America.
2016
NASA launched OSIRIS-REx, its first mission to retrieve asteroid samples. The probe studies asteroid Bennu and will bring samples to Earth.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What is celebrated on the 8th of September?
Today is a day of many celebrations – International Literacy Day, Actors’ Day, National Grandparents Day, National Iguana Awareness Day, World Physical Therapy Day, and more!
What is the importance of 8th September in Indian history?
Today in History, on 8 September, Indians honor the birth of Asha Bhonsle, the renowned Indian playback singer. Born on September 8, 1933, in Sangli, British India, her enchanting voice has charmed audiences of all ages.
What happened September 8th 1926?
On September 8, 1926, Germany officially joined the League of Nations and secured a permanent spot on the council.
What happened September 8th 1966?
On August 8, 1966, the Starship Enterprise took off for its first televised adventure in the show Star Trek. Despite only lasting three seasons and getting canceled by NBC in 1969 due to low ratings, Star Trek has had a huge impact on culture and has created a massive franchise. It’s pretty incredible to think about how such a short-lived show could have such a major influence.