1987⚡ Event
Enniskillen Bombing
A Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb exploded during a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The attack killed 12 people and injured 63 others.
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What Happened on November 8?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on November 8(5)
1999⚡ Event
Der Spiegel Report on Liechtenstein
German newspaper Der Spiegel published a report by the Federal Intelligence Service accusing figures in Liechtenstein of cooperating with organized crime.
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2013⚡ Event
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Visayas region of the Philippines, killing at least 6,300 people and becoming the deadliest Philippine typhoon recorded in modern history.
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2017⚡ Event
Louvre Abu Dhabi Inauguration
The Louvre Abu Dhabi was inaugurated by French president Emmanuel Macron and then-crown prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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2020⚡ Event
Battle of Shusha
During the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, Azerbaijani forces defeated the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh in the Battle of Shusha, reclaiming the town after 28 years.
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Birthdays on November 8(5)
Deaths on November 8(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Alex Trebek dies
Alex Trebek, Canadian-American television personality and longtime host of Jeopardy!, has died. He was born in 1940.
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November 8 in History
November 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 November 8
Examples currently recorded for November 8 include Enniskillen Bombing (1987), Der Spiegel Report on Liechtenstein (1999), Typhoon Haiyan (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on November 8
People recorded as born on November 8 include Isaac Bonga, Katherine Uchida, Jade Pettyjohn. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 8
Remembered figures who died on November 8 include Alex Trebek, Elizabeth Nunez, June Spencer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 8?
- One event currently recorded for November 8 is: Enniskillen Bombing.
- Who was born on November 8?
- People recorded as born on November 8 include Isaac Bonga, Katherine Uchida, Jade Pettyjohn.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 8.
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