Election
Elected Queen of England, supported by Bishop Henry of Winchester
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April 8 in History
This permanent archive page contains 128 World History Database records for April 8, spanning 1141 to 2025. Recorded topics include Election; Battle of Taillebourg; Death of Charles VIII.
Total: 128Events: 112Births: 5Deaths: 6Battles: 5Countries: 24
Events on April 8
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Germany. Leader of the Teutonic order assumes the title "Duke of Prussia"
Sargeant
Appointed Sargeant
Dismissal
Dismissed due to failure of finance reforms
Dismissal of Calonne
Louis XVI dismissed Charles Alexandre de Calonne after opposition to the comptroller-general's proposed fiscal reforms intensified.
Marriage
Marries Caroline of Brunswick at the Chapel Royal, St James
Convention of Kutahya
Receives authority over Syria and Adana under the Convention of Kutahya.
SS Great Western
SS Great Western departs Bristol on her first Atlantic voyage to New York.
Siege of Sevastopol
Commands British forces as the Allies renew their bombardment of Sevastopol in April.
Execution of Mangal Pandey
Mangal Pandey is executed at Barrackpore after his attack on British officers helped expose unrest within the Bengal Army.
The President of Mankind
Publishes The President of Mankind during his political work for the First International.
Alliance Victor Emmanuel II and Prussia
Joins an alliance with Prussia against Austria
Prussian-Italian Alliance
Bismarck concludes a three-month offensive alliance linking Prussia with Italy against Austria.
Prussian-Italian Alliance
La Marmora's government promises to attack Austria if Prussia begins war within three months.
Franchise
The "Tea Room Revolt" of 50 Liberal MP over Gladstones franchise reforms. Forced to withdraw plans to enfranchise borough householders with rates higher than œ5
Reform of Electoral System
The "Tea Room Revolt" of 50 Liberal MP over Gladstones franchise reforms. Forced to withdraw plans to enfranchise borough householders with rates higher than 5 pounds
Political Support
Louis Decazes seeks support from Russia & Britain against Bismarck, war is averted
Political Support at Berlin
Starts a war scare with France. Louis Decazes seeks support from Russia & Britain against Bismarck, war is averted. Creates tension with France whe he asks "is war in sight?" in the Berlin Post
Home Rule
Home Rule Bill, first, Introduced to the House of Commons
Home Rule
Gladstone introduces the First Irish Home Rule Bill, his object to establish an Irish legislature
Independence of Great Britain
Gladstone introduces the First Irish Home Rule Bill, his object to establish an Irish legislature
Independence of Ireland
Gladstone introduces the First Irish Home Rule Bill, his object to establish an Irish legislature
Irish Home Rule
Gladstone introduces the First Irish Home Rule Bill, his object to establish an Irish legislature
Legislation
Gladstone introduces the First Irish Home Rule Bill, his object to establish an Irish legislature
Reform of Parliament
Home Rule Bill, first, Introduced to the House of Commons
Rule of Ireland
Gladstone introduces the First Irish Home Rule Bill, his object to establish an Irish legislature
Emir Mahmud Captured
Takes Emir Mahmud prisoner after the Anglo-Egyptian victory at Atbara.
Entente Cordiale
Instrumental in negotiating the Entente Cordiale
Election
Final day of polling of the general election
Constitution of USA
Resumes the "State of the Union Address" to Congress after a break of 112 years
State of the Union Address
Resumes the "State of the Union Address" to Congress after a break of 112 years
April Theses Debate
Challenges Lenin's theses as too radical for immediate Bolshevik policy
April Theses Debate
Moves from cautious support for the Provisional Government toward Lenin's line
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 3rd term
Prime Minister of France
Forms a popular front coalition of radicals, Socialists & Communists
Army Collapse
Albanian army resistance breaks down after Italian forces advance inland
Flight from Tirana
Zog leaves Tirana as Italian troops advance toward the capital
Royal Family Flees
Queen Geraldine flees Albania with the royal family during the invasion
Tirana Occupied
Italian forces enter Tirana after the Albanian government collapses
Admiral Hipper Action
Commands Admiral Hipper during actions linked to the Norway invasion.
Barttle of Narvik
Oversees naval preparations as Operation Wilfred begins before the German invasion.
HMS Glowworm Loss
His action warns the Royal Navy of German movement toward Norway.
Invasion of Norway
Soldiers in the British Army land at Namsos in Norway
Operation Wilfred
Churchill backs the Royal Navy mining operation intended to disrupt German access to Swedish iron ore.
Operation Wilfred Begins
Oversees the opening of mining operations off Norway.
Sinking of Pol III
Welding-Olsen is killed when the patrol boat Pol III challenges German invasion ships approaching Oslofjord.
Eighth Army Links with Western Allied Forces
Montgomery's advancing army links with Allied formations approaching from western Tunisia.
Link-Up with Allied Forces in Tunisia
Eighth Army links with Allied forces advancing from the west as the Tunisian campaign closes on the Axis.
Nationalization
Electricity and gas undertakings are nationalized, creating EDF and GDF
Pohl Trial Opens
The Pohl Case opened against officials of the SS Economic and Administrative Main Office.
Rajauri Road Clearance
Rama Raghoba Rane clears mines and roadblocks under fire, enabling Indian armour to advance toward Rajauri.
Liaquat-Nehru Pact
Pakistan and India sign a pact protecting religious minorities.
Liaquat-Nehru Pact
Nehru and Liaquat Ali Khan sign the Delhi Pact to protect minority rights in India and Pakistan.
Trial
Found guilty of organizing a terrorist campaign to drive out white settlers from Kenya
Trial
The court sentences Kenyatta to seven years of hard labor, sent into exile on probation in Lodwar, a remote part of Kenya
ANC
The ANC is banned until 1990. Membership of the ANC & the PAC is punishable by imprisonment
ANC
The ANC & PAC are banned by the Unlawful Organisations Act
ANC and PAC Banned
Government bans the ANC and PAC under new legislation.
ANC and PAC Banning Announced
Announces the banning of the ANC and PAC.
Legislation
The ANC & PAC are banned by the Unlawful Organisations Act
PAC
The ANC & PAC are banned by the Unlawful Organisations Act. Membership of the ANC & the PAC is punishable by imprisonment
PAC
The ANC & PAC are banned by the Unlawful Organisations Act. Membership of the ANC & the PAC is punishable by imprisonment
Unlawful Organisations Act Enforcement
Open political activity by both liberation movements becomes illegal.
Unlawful Organisations Enforcement
Enforces legislation prohibiting both liberation organisations.
Strike and Diversion Plans Briefed
Bissell receives a war-room briefing on the main strike force and the separate Diaz diversion.
Accords of Evian
The Evian Accords are overwhelmingly accepted in a French referendum
Independence of Algeria
The Evian Accords are overwhelmingly accepted in a French referendum
Independence of France
The Evian Accords are overwhelmingly accepted in a French referendum
Referendum
The Evian Accords are overwhelmingly accepted in a French referendum
Merger Treaty
Heads the West German government when the Six sign the Merger Treaty creating a single Council and Commission.
Merger Treaty
Represents Italian foreign policy as the Merger Treaty is signed in Brussels.
Merger Treaty
Heads the Italian government when the Six sign the Merger Treaty for the European Communities.
Merger Treaty Signature
France joined the agreement to create a single Commission and Council for the three European Communities.
Democratic Opposition
Kerensky develops his views through democratic opposition after 1917.
End of Lenart Government
The Lenart Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
First Cernik Government
Begins the First Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Operation Complete Victory
Over 100,000 begin an offensive against communist forces in 11 provinces around Saigon
The Man Who Sold the World
Releases The Man Who Sold the World in Britain, marking an important step toward his glam and hard rock period.
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Generation X Debut Album
Generation X's self-titled debut enters the UK albums chart and peaks at number twenty-nine.
Joy Division
Joy Division is set to play a gig at the Derby Hall in Bury, Curtis had attempted suicide the previous night by overdosing on phenobarbitone prescribed for his epilepsy
Suicide
Joy Division is set to play a gig at the Derby Hall in Bury, Curtis had attempted suicide the previous night by overdosing on phenobarbitone prescribed for his epilepsy
BIM 5 Arrives
Arrives with the 5th Marine Infantry Battalion to reinforce the Argentine defence of Stanley.
Downing Street Meeting with Haig
Joins Margaret Thatcher and Alexander Haig at Downing Street as the British government sets out its demand for Argentine withdrawal and considers possible diplomatic formulas.
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Private Meeting with Alexander Haig
Meets Alexander Haig at the Foreign Office before Haig travels to Buenos Aires, discussing withdrawal, administration and possible American mediation between Britain and Argentina.
Visit to London
The Haig peace mission arrives in London
Nuclear Power
Announces the suspension of the deployment of SS-20 missiles in Europe
Government
Requests permission from Margaret Thatcher to use US aircraft in Britain to bomb Libya
Mayor Election
Wins election as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Government Leadership Returns
Thiam leads the government under President Diouf
Prime Minister Restored
Habib Thiam returns as Prime Minister when the office is restored
Air Crash
Survives an aircrash in the Sahara
Civil War Intensifies
RPF forces move to defeat the interim government.
Genocide-Era Government Formed
Heads the interim government during the genocide.
Interim Presidency
Becomes interim president after Habyarimana's death.
RPF Offensive Resumes
Orders renewed RPF military operations after the massacres begin.
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks
Testifies that there was no concrete evidence to show the 9/11 attack was imminent, the first sitting National Security Adviser to testify on matters of policy
Marriage
Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
Marriage
Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
MG Rover Administration
MG Rover enters administration, ending large-scale vehicle production at Longbridge.
New START Treaty Signed
Signs the New START treaty with Dmitry Medvedev to limit deployed strategic nuclear forces.
Governor Appointed
Adrian Davis becomes Governor of Montserrat
Resignation from Presidency
Toure resigns under an ECOWAS-mediated agreement following the March military coup.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Deep Purple's recognised classic membership.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple.
COVID-19
Ethiopia declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
Hey Hey Rise Up
Pink Floyd release Hey Hey Rise Up in support of Ukraine with Andriy Khlyvnyuk's vocal
Kramatorsk Station Strike
Missile strike hits civilians at Kramatorsk railway station.
Kramatorsk Station Strike
Condemns the missile strike on Kramatorsk railway station.
Acting Governor Appointed
Lindorna Sweeney serves as acting Governor before Harriet Cross arrives
Two Champions League Free Kicks Against Real Madrid
Scores two direct free kicks as Arsenal defeat Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Births on April 8
Birth of Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Waldersee
Birth of Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Waldersee
Birth of Adrian Boult
Birth of Adrian Boult
Birth of Stephen James Howe
Birth of Stephen James Howe, later Yes guitarist and key progressive rock figure.
Birth of Julian Lennon
John Charles Julian Lennon is born to John and Cynthia Lennon at Sefton General Hospital in Liverpool.
Birth of Julian Lennon
John Charles Julian Lennon is born to John and Cynthia Lennon at Sefton General Hospital in Liverpool.
Deaths on April 8
Death of Charles VIII
Death of Charles VIII, the last of the elder branch of the House of Valois. Death of Charles VIII, he throne passes to a cousin, the duc dOrleans, who reigns as King Louis XII
Death of Omar Nelson Bradley
Death of Omar Nelson Bradley
Death of Claire Trevor
Death of Claire Trevor
Death of Malcolm McLaren
Death of Malcolm McLaren
Death of Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Death of Margaret Thatcher
Death
Dies at home in Edinburgh at the age of ninety-four, leaving a central legacy in the Standard Model of particle physics.
Battles on April 8
Battle of Taillebourg
Guy de Nesle, Marshal of France, is captured by the English & ransomed. Defeats a French army invading Gascony
Battle of Taillebourg
Guy de Nesle, Marshal of France, is captured by the English & ransomed
Battle of Atbara
Horatio Kitchener defeats the Khalifa, leader of the dervishes in Sudan, at the Battle of Atbara. Angloian forces crush 6,000 Sudanese
Battle of Mechili
Wins the battle but fails to capture the deep sea port of Tobruk
Battle of Khe Sanh
The Viet Cong try to capture a 6,000 man U.S. base with a force of 40,000. The Viet Cong lose 10,000 & are defeated