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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: 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
Birthdays on January 8(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Ignas Brazdeikis
Ignas Brazdeikis is a Lithuanian-Canadian basketball player.
sports
1999🎂 Birth
Damiano David
Damiano David is an Italian singer-songwriter.
musicentertainment
2000🎂 Birth
Noah Cyrus
Noah Cyrus, American singer, songwriter, and actress, was born.
musicentertainmentarts
2001🎂 Birth
Zach Charbonnet
Zach Charbonnet, American football player, was born.
sports
Deaths on January 8(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Michael Lang
Michael Lang was an American concert promoter and producer.
entertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Mangkra Souvanna Phouma
Mangkra Souvanna Phouma, Laotian prince, died.
politics
January 8 in History
January 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 January 8
Examples currently recorded for January 8 include Moscow bombings (1977), Trans-en-Provence UFO sighting (1981), Jeremy Wade Delle suicide (1991). View all events →
Birthdays on January 8
People recorded as born on January 8 include Tony Bradley, Ignas Brazdeikis, Damiano David. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 8
Remembered figures who died on January 8 include Pat Dalton, Iancu Țucărman, Michael Lang. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 8?
- One event currently recorded for January 8 is: Moscow bombings.
- Who was born on January 8?
- People recorded as born on January 8 include Tony Bradley, Ignas Brazdeikis, Damiano David.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 8.
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