September 8 in History

Forced to disband his army & order his fleet back to London

Embarks on a new Crusade to the Holy Land but his army is stricken with fever

Captures Gruffydd ap Rhys & imprisons him in Cardiff

Joan of Arcs army launches an assault against Paris, Joan is shot by an arrow while trying to find a place for her troops to cross the citys moat & the troops are withdrawn against her wishes

Leads an attack on the Porte Sainte-Honore where she is injured by a crossbow wound. Joan of Arcs army launches an assault against Paris, Joan is shot by an arrow while trying to find a place for her troops to cross the citys moat & the troops are withdrawn against her wishes

Leads an attack on the Porte Sainte-Honore where she is injured by a crossbow wound

Establishes John Zapolyai as his puppet King of Hungary

An inquest says Dudleys wifes death was accidental

An inquest says Dudleys wifes death was accidental

Turkish defeat ends Moslem expansion in the Mediterranean. Suleyman I the Magnificent orders the embarkation of Turkish survivors. Suleyman I the Magnificent calls off the invasion

Turkish defeat ends Moslem expansion in the Mediterranean. Suleyman I the Magnificent orders the embarkation of Turkish survivors. Suleyman I the Magnificent calls off the invasion

Turkish defeat ends Moslem expansion in the Mediterranean

Turkish defeat ends Moslem expansion in the Mediterranean

Defeated by the Earl of Tyrone at Arklow

Charles II remains concealed at Moseley Old Hall before moving to Bentley Hall and continuing his escape under disguise.

Whitgreave shelters Charles II at Moseley Old Hall while Parliamentarian soldiers continue searching for the defeated Royalist leader.

Loses Warsaw to Charles X Gustav during the Swedish Deluge

Captures Warsaw during the Swedish invasion of Poland

Leads Swedish forces that enter Warsaw during the Deluge

Represents Dutch civic authority during the surrender negotiations with the English.

Takes Fort Amsterdam as the Dutch colony passes to English control.

Receives the surrender of New Amsterdam and begins English rule over New Netherland.

Becomes English governor after the surrender of New Amsterdam.

Surrenders New Amsterdam to Richard Nicolls after English ships enter the harbour.

Charles V of Lorraine commands the Imperial army that forces the French garrison of Mainz to capitulate.

Huxelles capitulates after a costly defence and the surviving French garrison receives terms for withdrawal.

The Convention of Kloster-Zeven

Vaudreuil capitulates to the British, ending French dominion of Canada

Capitulates to the British, ending French dominion of Canada

Marries Charlotte, daughter of Charles Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Paris voters sent Desmoulins to the Convention, where he took his seat with the Montagnards.

Helps generals Houchard & Jourdan relieve Dunkirk

The Danes capitulate rather then endure further damage to Copenhagen

The French forces burn Moscow

San Martins forces land at Pisci

Created the Duke of St Andrews

French victory at the Battle of Malakoff brings about the capture of Sevastopol, and closes the Crimean War.

Commands the British Light Division during the final assault on the Great Redan.

Commands the Second Division involved in the final British assault on the Great Redan.

Directs British attacks against the Great Redan.

Leads troops during the British assault on the Great Redan and gains prominence for his conduct.

The French capture of the Malakoff forces Russia to evacuate the southern side of Sevastopol.

Restores otder under a centralise republic

During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain

During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain

During the Carlist risings Emilio Castelar is made ruler of Spain

Financial panic is caused by over-production & withdrawal of foreign capital

Forms a ministry after the break-up of Lanzas Government

Germany completes its evacuation of France

Villa begins its Football League history with a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Begins an early start for the Pole but turns back after severe cold shows that the attempt is premature

A small group, including Hjalmar Johansen, Kristian Prestrud and Jørgen Stubberud, set out on 8 September 1911, but had to abandon their trek due to extreme temperatures

Austrian forces begin second invasion of Serbia

Calls off Prince Ruprechts siege of Nancy

Drafts the Zimmerwald Manifest, adopted by the international socialist conference opposing the continuation of the war.

Promulgates major labour and social insurance laws after military pressure on Congress.

Briand welcomes Germany's admission to the League as a further step in the reconciliation associated with Locarno.

Chamberlain welcomes Germany's League membership as a major fulfilment of the diplomatic process begun at Locarno.

Germany enters the League of Nations and receives a permanent seat on the Council.

Stresemann leads the German delegation as Germany enters the League of Nations with a permanent Council seat.

His government secures Germany's admission to the League.

Germany enters the League with a Council seat.

Germany joins the League of Nations

Germany enters the League of Nations, the vote is unanimous

Germany's League admission is widely presented as a major consequence of the diplomatic reconciliation achieved at Locarno.

The Chancellor agrees with Churchill & air-raid damage is charged to the state

Italy signs an armistice with the Allies in secret

Italy announces an armistice

Italy announces an armistice

Italy announces an armistice

Broadcasts the announcement that Italy has accepted an armistice with the Allied powers.

Broadcasts the armistice announcement to the Italian people after the Allied declaration becomes public.

Faces the collapse of Italian military authority after the public announcement of the armistice.

Orders the Italian fleet to avoid self-destruction and comply with the Allied armistice terms.

Jodl's operations staff helps coordinate German measures following Italy's armistice with the Allies.

As Navy Minister, transmits orders requiring major Italian naval units to comply with the armistice and sail to Allied-controlled ports.

Italy's surrender removes the country from the Axis war effort and opens the peninsula to further Allied operations.

Italy surrenders to the Allies

Germany fires the first V2 rockets at Britain

London is hit by V-2 rockets for first time, missiles falling on Epping and Chiswick

Begins offensive toward Slovakia through the Carpathians.

France releases 1,700 POWs to fight the Vietminh. France attempts to recover Vietnam from communist resistance led by Ho Chi Minh

The Act authorises priorities, allocations and financial support for national-defence production.

Japan regains its status as an independent country

The US & 49 other powers sign a peace Treaty with Japan, Russia boycotts the session

Japan signs the international Peace Treaty, officially ending the war for Japan. Japan regains its status as an independent country. Japanese reparations are abolished. 48 nations sign the peace Treaty

All Japanese reparations are abolished

The San Francisco Peace Treaty is signed without Republic of China participation, creating new diplomatic challenges for Chiang’s government.

Japan & Washington sign the Japan Security Treaty

US troops are given bases in Japan for any confrontation with Russia. The SDF is created to protect Japan

The US & Japan sign a mutual security Treaty

The Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty is signed, creating the framework for SEATO.

Scores Real Madrid's first goal in European Cup competition against Servette.

Noon's government completes negotiations for Pakistan to acquire Gwadar from Oman.

Moore joins West Ham United as a player in 1956, and after advancing through their youth set-up and played his first game on 8 September 1958 against Manchester United

Calls for n election to be held Eighth Oct

Parliament rejects the competing dismissal orders and confirms support for Lumumba's government.

The OAS attempt to assassinate de Gaulle as a last hope to save French Algeria

Parrott coordinates Special Group notification procedures for approved supply flights over Cuba.

Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces

Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces

Grants Richard Nixon a full, free and absolute pardon for federal offenses he committed or may have committed while president.

Given a pardon by Gerald ford for involvement in Watergate

Receives a "full, complete & absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford

Accepts President Ford's pardon and states that he hopes the decision will help lift the burden of Watergate from the country.

The clerical leadership declared that "thousands have been massacred by Zionist troops"

The Shah introduced martial law, and banned all demonstrations but on September 8 thousands of protesters gathered in Tehran, security forces shot and killed dozens, in what became known as Black Friday

The Buzzcocks release "Ever Fallen in Love?"

The clerical leadership declared that "thousands have been massacred by Zionist troops"

The Shah introduced martial law, and banned all demonstrations but on September 8 thousands of protesters gathered in Tehran, security forces shot and killed dozens, in what became known as Black Friday

The Shah introduced martial law, and banned all demonstrations but on September 8 thousands of protesters gathered in Tehran, security forces shot and killed dozens, in what became known as Black Friday

Releases Stage, a live album documenting his late-1970s touring band and Berlin-era material.

Voyager 1 completes its passage through the asteroid belt while continuing toward Jupiter.

Something That I Said enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number twenty-nine.

Tomorrow's Girls enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number twenty-eight.

Tightens security measures after surviving the armed attack in Cajon del Maipo.

The real IRA announce a ceasefire

The real IRA announce a ceasefire

Government record concerning the IRA: The real IRA announce a ceasefire

Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The real IRA announce a ceasefire

IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The real IRA announce a ceasefire

The real IRA announce a ceasefire

Wins the presidential election as opposition candidate Ayman Nour disputes the official result.

Dr. Ayman Nour, a dissident and candidate for the Al-Ghad party - Tomorrow party, contested the election results, and demanded a repeat of the election

Deadly Hurricane Ike roared across Cuba, blowing buildings to rubble and sending waves surging over homes, 900,000 Cubans evacuated from its path, which forecasters said could take it to Louisiana or Texas

Deadly Hurricane Ike roared across Cuba, blowing buildings to rubble and sending waves surging over homes, 900,000 Cubans evacuated from its path, which forecasters said could take it to Louisiana or Texas

French President Nicolas Sarkozy pressed Moscow to honor its pledge to withdraw troops from Georgia, while Russian soldiers prevented international aid convoys from visiting Georgian villages in a tense zone around the breakaway province of South Ossetia

Bakytzhan Sagintayev becomes Prime Minister

Massimov leaves government leadership for security council duties

Scores his one hundredth senior international goal against Sweden.

Becomes the first European man reaching one hundred international goals.

Is presented as a Real Madrid player after joining from Rennes.

Announces Ukrainian advances as Balakliia is retaken during the Kharkiv counteroffensive.

Charles III becomes monarch and head of state after the death of Elizabeth II

Charles III becomes monarch and head of state after the death of Elizabeth II

North Korea codifies nuclear weapons policy in law.

Loses a confidence vote and resigns as prime minister.

Birth of Georg Michaelis

Birth of Hendrik Verwoerd

Dudley's wife Amy Robsart dies after falling down stairs

Dudleys wife dies under suspicious circumstances

Death of Faisal I, succeeded by his son, Ghazi, but there was much popular support among the Iraqi people for leadership under General Bakr Sidqi

Death of Faisal I, succeeded by his son, Ghazi, but there was much popular support among the Iraqi people for leadership under General Bakr Sidqi

Defeats the Mongols & defeats the myth of Mongol invincibility

Turned back at Guns after his invasion of Austro. Forced to withdraw from Austro along the Drava River

Defeats an Anglo-Hanoverian army under the Duke of York

Fights at the Battle of Hondschoote

Massena fought at Bassano as Bonaparte pursued Austrian forces during the campaign around Mantua.

Napoleon defeated Austrian forces at Bassano and continued the campaign to prevent relief of Mantua.

Defeats the Austrians in Mantua

Defeated by Bonaparte

The Danes capitulate rather then endure further damage to Copenhagen

Commands the Russian centre at Borodino

The Russians are defeated but manage to retreat to Moscow

Napoleon loses 30,000 to the Russian 44,000. Napoleon Loses 12 generals as the Russians retreat intact & burn Moscow. Napoleon just manages to occupy Moscow. Napoleon I is just able to continue his advance on Moscow atter losing 28,000. Napoleon I advances as far as Borodino on the River Koloc 70 miles west of Moscow

Defeated by General Scott

Santa Anna's troops are defeated at Molino del Rey outside Mexico City

Defeats Santa Anna

Worth leads the American attack at Molino del Rey before the assault on Chapultepec

Commands French formations during the final operations that result in the capture of the Malakoff.

Commands Russian troops during the final Allied assault period around the Malakoff.

Commands the French assault that captures the Malakoff, making the Russian position in southern Sevastopol untenable.

Captures the Malakoff Redoubt during the final assault.

Commands French troops during the successful assault on the Malakoff.

Leads French troops during the final assault period around the Malakoff and adjacent Russian defences.

Storms the Malakoff Redoubt.

Battle of the Drina begins

Maximilian is crowned King of Hungary at Pressburg

Crowned King of Great Britan