Historical Events on April 8

19 significant historical events occurred on April 8. April 8 has been marked by nine recorded historical events in diplomatic agreements, cultural celebrations, and institutional developments. On this date, the Entente Cordiale was signed between Britain and France in 1904, resolving colonial disputes. In 1965, the Merger Treaty was signed, bringing European economic institutions together to form the European Communities. The date has also seen cultural events such as various Academy Awards ceremonies and the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest.