What Happened on September 8?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 8
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 8, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
William IV
Year:
1831
William IV and Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Crimean War
Year:
1855
Crimean War: The French assault the tower of Malakoff, leading to the capture of Sevastopol.
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Steamship
Year:
1860
The steamship PS Lady Elgin sinks on Lake Michigan, with the loss of around 300 lives.
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November Uprising
Year:
1831
November uprising: The Battle of Warsaw effectively ends the Polish insurrection.
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1819 Balloon riot
Year:
1819
1819 Balloon riot occurred at Vauxhall Garden in Philadelphia, PA and resulted in the destruction of the amusement park.
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Battle of Bassano
Year:
1796
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Bassano: French forces defeat Austrian troops at Bassano del Grappa.
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Tonquin (1807 ship)
Year:
1810
The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor with 33 employees of John Jacob Astor's newly created Pacific Fur Company on board.
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Peninsular War
Year:
1813
At the final stage of the Peninsular War, British-Portuguese troops capture the town of Donostia (now San Sebastián), resulting in a rampage and eventual destruction of the town.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 8
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 8, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Maigonis Valdmanis
Year of birth:
1933
Maigonis Valdmanis, Latvian basketball player and coach (died 1999)
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Eric Salzman
Year of birth:
1933
Eric Salzman, American composer, producer, and critic (died 2017)
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Jeffrey Koo Sr.
Year of birth:
1933
Jeffrey Koo Sr., Taiwanese banker and businessman (died 2012)
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Patsy Cline
Year of birth:
1932
Patsy Cline, American singer-songwriter and pianist (died 1963)
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Marion Brown
Year of birth:
1931
Marion Brown, American saxophonist and composer (died 2010)
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Christoph von Dohnányi
Year of birth:
1929
Christoph von Dohnányi, German conductor (died 2025)
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Nguyễn Cao Kỳ
Year of birth:
1930
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ, Vietnamese general and politician, 16th Prime Minister of the Republic of Vietnam (died 2011)
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Michael Frayn
Year of birth:
1933
Michael Frayn, English author and playwright
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 8
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 8, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Julius Fučík (journalist)
Year of death:
1943
Julius Fučík, Czech journalist (born 1903)
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Rıza Nur
Year of death:
1942
Rıza Nur, Turkish surgeon and politician (born 1879)
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Jan van Gilse
Year of death:
1944
Jan van Gilse, Dutch composer and conductor (born 1881)
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Richard Strauss
Year of death:
1949
Richard Strauss, German composer and manager (born 1864)
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André Derain
Year of death:
1954
André Derain, French painter and sculptor (born 1880)
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Hemmo Kallio
Year of death:
1940
Hemmo Kallio, Finnish actor (born 1863)
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Carl Weiss
Year of death:
1935
Carl Weiss, American physician (born 1906)
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Eddie Hasha
Year of death:
1912
Eddie Hasha, American motorcycle racer (born 1890)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 8
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 8 around the world.
Our Lady of Meritxell
Christian Feast Day: Feast Day of Our Lady of Meritxell (national holiday in Andorra)
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September 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian Feast Day: September 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia
Christian Feast Day: Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia (Roman Catholic Church)
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Victory Day (Malta)
Victory Day, also the feast of Our Lady of Victories or il-Vittorja (Malta)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe in Extremadura
National Day (Extremadura), also the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Victory Day
Victory Day (Pakistan)
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Our Lady of Covadonga
National Day (Asturias), also the feast of Our Lady of Covadonga
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Pope Sergius I
Christian Feast Day: Pope Sergius I
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