1943⚡ Event
Execution of Otto and Elise Hampel
Otto and Elise Hampel were executed in Berlin for performing acts of resistance against Nazism.
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What Happened on April 8?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 8(5)
1959⚡ Event
COBOL Development Discussion
A team of computer scientists met to discuss the creation of a common business-oriented programming language, which became COBOL.
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1961⚡ Event
MV Dara Explosion
A large explosion on board the MV Dara in the Persian Gulf killed 238 people.
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1968⚡ Event
BOAC Flight 712 Engine Fire
BOAC Flight 712 experienced an engine fire shortly after take-off from London Heathrow, leading to the deaths of five people on board.
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1973⚡ Event
Progress Party Founded in Norway
The Progress Party was founded in a movie theater in Oslo, Norway.
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Birthdays on April 8(5)
Deaths on April 8(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Mimi Reinhardt
Mimi Reinhardt, a Jewish Austrian secretary, died. She was born in 1915.
April 8 in History
April 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 8
Examples currently recorded for April 8 include Execution of Otto and Elise Hampel (1943), COBOL Development Discussion (1959), MV Dara Explosion (1961). View all events →
Birthdays on April 8
People recorded as born on April 8 include Jamie Drysdale, Viktória Forster, Skai Jackson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 8
Remembered figures who died on April 8 include Mimi Reinhardt, Keith Barnes, Peter Higgs. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 8?
- One event currently recorded for April 8 is: Execution of Otto and Elise Hampel.
- Who was born on April 8?
- People recorded as born on April 8 include Jamie Drysdale, Viktória Forster, Skai Jackson.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 8.
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