What Happened on April 8?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 8
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 8, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Black Hawk War
Year:
1832
Black Hawk War: Around 300 United States 6th Infantry troops leave St. Louis, Missouri to fight the Sauk Native Americans.
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Venus de Milo
Year:
1820
The Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos.
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Austro-Prussian War
Year:
1866
Austro-Prussian War: Italy and Prussia sign a secret alliance against the Austrian Empire.
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William Ewart Gladstone
Year:
1886
William Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.
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Mongolian People's Party
Year:
1940
The Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party elects Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal as General Secretary, marking the beginning of his 44-year-long tenure as de facto leader of Mongolia.
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French Third Republic
Year:
1904
The French Third Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland sign the Entente cordiale.
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Alexander I of Russia
Year:
1812
Czar Alexander I, the Russian Emperor and the Grand Duke of Finland, officially announces the transfer of the status of the Finnish capital from Turku to Helsinki.
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Congregation Shearith Israel
Year:
1730
Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in continental North America, is dedicated.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 8
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 8, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma
Year of birth:
1930
Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma (died 2010)
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John Gavin
Year of birth:
1931
John Gavin, American actor and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Mexico (died 2018)
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Jacques Brel
Year of birth:
1929
Jacques Brel, Belgian singer-songwriter and actor (died 1978)
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Renzo De Felice
Year of birth:
1929
Renzo De Felice, Italian historian and author (died 1996)
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Fred Ebb
Year of birth:
1928
Fred Ebb, American lyricist (died 2004)
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Iskandar of Johor
Year of birth:
1932
Iskandar of Johor (died 2010)
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Kisho Kurokawa
Year of birth:
1934
Kisho Kurokawa, Japanese architect, designed the Nakagin Capsule Tower and Singapore Flyer (died 2007)
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Momo Kapor
Year of birth:
1937
Momo Kapor, Serbian author and painter (died 2010)
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DEATHS ON APRIL 8
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 8, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Erik Axel Karlfeldt
Year of death:
1931
Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Swedish poet Nobel Prize laureate (born 1864)
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Božena Benešová
Year of death:
1936
Božena Benešová, Czech poet and novelist (born 1873)
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Robert Bárány
Year of death:
1936
Róbert Bárány, Austrian physician and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1876)
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Marcel Prévost
Year of death:
1941
Marcel Prévost, French novelist and playwright (born 1862)
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Charles Tomlinson Griffes
Year of death:
1920
Charles Griffes, American pianist and composer (born 1884)
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Loránd Eötvös
Year of death:
1919
Loránd Eötvös, Hungarian physicist, academic, and politician, Hungarian Minister of Education (born 1848)
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Charles Auguste de Bériot
Year of death:
1870
Charles Auguste de Bériot, Belgian violinist and composer (born 1802)
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Bernardino António Gomes Jr.
Year of death:
1877
Bernardino António Gomes, Portuguese physician and naturalist (born 1806)
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 8
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 8 around the world.
William Augustus Muhlenberg
Christian feast day: William Augustus Muhlenberg (Episcopal Church (USA))
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April 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: April 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in Liberia
Earliest day on which Fast and Prayer Day can fall, while April 14 is the latest; celebrated on the second Friday in April (Liberia)
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International Romani Day
International Romani Day
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Walter of Pontoise
Christian feast day: Walter of Pontoise
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Saint Perpetuus
Christian feast day: Perpetuus
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Constantina
Christian feast day: Constantina
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Julie Billiart
Christian feast day: Julie Billiart of Namur
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