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Death of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots executed at Fotheringhay Castle on orders of Elizabeth I.
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- Birth event - February 81908
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8 February in history
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1908Battle
Battle event - February 8
Historic battle event recorded on this date in 1908, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1908Invention
Invention event - February 8
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1908, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1908Medical
Medical event - February 8
Historic medical event recorded on this date in 1908, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1908Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 8
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1908, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
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Classic headlineKids Make Nutritious Snacks
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1950
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???? First everThe first Japanese immigrants arrive in Hawaii.
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1879 First everSandford Fleming first proposes the adoption of Universal Standard Time at a meeting of the Royal Canadian Institute.
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1879 Oddly trueEngland's cricket team, led by Lord Harris, is attacked in a riot during a match in Sydney.
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1828Birth
Birth of Jules Verne
French author Jules Verne was born in Nantes, pioneer of science fiction with 20,000 Leagues Under Seas.
1908Birth
Birth event - February 8
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1908, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1931Birth
James Dean born
James Dean was born. American actor.
1974Birth
Seth Green born
Seth Green was born. American actor.
Died on this day
17 in the archiveFive infamous ends — executed, assassinated or murdered — drawn at random from the archive. All infamous ends →
Suicide
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Accident
1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Suicide
1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Assassinated
1968Death
Martin Luther King Jr. dies
Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader, died on this day in 1968. Assassinated in Memphis. Remembered as: Prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Famous birthdays
26 this weekToday · 8 February
- Seth GreenAmerican actor and producer (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
- James DeanAmerican actor (1931–1955)Born 1931 · 95 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 8Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1908, noted inBorn 1908 · 118 years ago today
- Jules VerneFrench writer (1828–1905)Born 1828 · 198 years ago today
Coming up this week
Michael B. JordanAmerican actor (born 1987)9 February · born 1987
Mia FarrowAmerican actress and activist (born 1945)9 February · born 1945- BEBirth event - February 9Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1909, noted in9 February · born 1909
William Henry HarrisonPresident of the United States in 18419 February · born 1773
Chloe Grace MoretzAmerican actress (born 1997)10 February · born 1997
Elizabeth BanksAmerican actress and filmmaker (born 1974)10 February · born 1974
Celebration8 February
Kite Flying Day
A cultural day celebrating the ancient outdoor recreational activity of flying kites.
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The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 8 February.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
Sporting almanac
Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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