20 significant historical events occurred on August 8. August 8 has seen various important historical events across centuries and continents. On this date, the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 was signed, ending the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The Great Train Robbery took place in Britain in 1963, and the 2008 Russo-Georgian War began. August 8 has also been notable for sporting events, such as UEFA Super Cup matches and Olympic football competitions.
Total Events
20
Time Span
1588–2021
Categories
5
Top Category
war
10 events
33 famous birthdays on August 8
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density16th C.21st C.
16th Century
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2 events19th Century
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