1998⚡ Event
Taliban raid Iranian consulate
The Taliban raided the Iranian consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. This resulted in the deaths of 10 Iranian diplomats and a journalist.
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What Happened on August 8?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Shawn Mendes
Historical Events on August 8(5)
2008⚡ Event
Train derailment near Studénka
A EuroCity train traveling to Prague derailed after striking a fallen bridge section near Studénka station. The accident claimed 8 lives and injured 64.
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2009⚡ Event
Mid-air collision over Hudson River
A tour helicopter and a small airplane collided over the Hudson River near Hoboken, New Jersey. Nine people were killed in the accident.
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2010⚡ Event
Gansu mudslide kills over 1,400
A devastating mudslide in China's Gansu province resulted in the deaths of at least 1,471 people. The disaster occurred on August 8, 2010.
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2014⚡ Event
WHO declares Ebola epidemic a public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared the Western African Ebola epidemic a public health emergency of international concern. The epidemic had begun in December 2013.
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Birthdays on August 8(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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2000🎂 Birth
Félix Auger-Aliassime
Félix Auger-Aliassime, a Canadian professional tennis player, was born on August 8, 2000.
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2005🎂 Birth
Alysa Liu
Alysa Liu, an American figure skater, was born on August 8, 2005.
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Deaths on August 8(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Issa Hayatou
Issa Hayatou was a Cameroonian basketball player and football executive.
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2024🕊️ Death
Chi-Chi Rodríguez
Chi-Chi Rodríguez was a Puerto Rican professional golfer.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Steve Symms
Steve Symms was an American politician and lobbyist.
politics
August 8 in History
August 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 August 8
Examples currently recorded for August 8 include Taliban raid Iranian consulate (1998), Train derailment near Studénka (2008), Mid-air collision over Hudson River (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on August 8
People recorded as born on August 8 include Ryan Garcia, Shawn Mendes, Xiaojun. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 8
Remembered figures who died on August 8 include Rodriguez, Issa Hayatou, Mitzi McCall. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 8?
- One event currently recorded for August 8 is: Taliban raid Iranian consulate.
- Who was born on August 8?
- People recorded as born on August 8 include Ryan Garcia, Shawn Mendes, Xiaojun.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 8.
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