1977⚡ Event
Moscow bombings
Three bombs attributed to Armenian nationalists exploded across Moscow. Seven people were killed and 37 people were injured.
politicswar
What Happened on January 8?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 8 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
entertainmentsportspoliticsmusicwarexplorationlawarts
Hero image inspired by: 1977 Moscow bombings
Historical Events on January 8(5)
1981⚡ Event
Trans-en-Provence UFO sighting
A local farmer in Trans-en-Provence, France, reported a UFO sighting. This event is claimed to be perhaps the most completely and carefully documented sighting of all time.
exploration
1991⚡ Event
Jeremy Wade Delle suicide
Jeremy Wade Delle committed suicide in his high-school class in Richardson, Texas. This event inspired the Pearl Jam song "Jeremy".
entertainmentmusic
2010⚡ Event
Togo national football team attack
Gunmen attacked the bus transporting the Togo national football team to the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola. Three people were killed.
sportswar
2011⚡ Event
Tucson shooting
Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public meeting held by U.S. representative Gabby Giffords in Tucson, Arizona. Six people were killed and twelve others were injured.
politicslaw
Famous Birthdays on January 8(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Noah Cyrus
Noah Cyrus, American singer, songwriter, and actress, was born.
musicentertainmentarts
Notable Deaths on January 8(5)
January 8 in History
January 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1977 to the present day.
Major Events on January 8
Among the most notable events on January 8: Moscow bombings (1977), Trans-en-Provence UFO sighting (1981), Jeremy Wade Delle suicide (1991). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 8
Notable figures born on January 8 include Tony Bradley, Ignas Brazdeikis, Damiano David. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 8
Remembered figures who died on January 8 include Pat Dalton, Iancu Țucărman, Michael Lang. View all →
Browse what happened on January 7 or January 9, explore the full month of January, or discover a random historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 8?
- January 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 8?
- One of the most notable events on January 8 is: Moscow bombings.
- Who was born on January 8?
- Famous figures born on January 8 include Tony Bradley, Ignas Brazdeikis, Damiano David.
- How many historical events happened on January 8?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 8, spanning centuries of world history.
?
🎯 Test Your History Knowledge
Guess the year this event occurred.
History, Delivered Daily.
Join thousands of history buffs. Get a curated 1-minute read of the day's most fascinating historical events sent straight to your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy.