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Capture of the Rock of Monaco - January 8, 1297: On this day in history, January 8, 1297, crucial events took place today in Monaco, Europe, relating to the Capture of the Rock of Monaco. On the night of January 8, 1297, Francesco Grimaldi dressed as a Franciscan Monk and approached the gates of Monaco Castle. When he was greeted he seized the castle with the aid of his cousin, and stepson, Rainier I, Lord of Cagnes. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1297 were Francesco Grimaldi, Rainier I. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Capture of the Rock of Monaco *** Date: January 8, 1297 *** Place: Monaco, Europe *** Category: Battle *** Historical Period: 13th Century *** This day in history ***
First State of the Union Address - January 8, 1790: On this day in history, January 8, 1790, critical events took place today in New York City, USA, regarding the First State of the Union Address. President George Washington gave the first State of the Union Address to Congress in the Senate Chamber of Federal Hall in New York City on January 8, 1790. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1790 were George Washington. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: First State of the Union Address *** Date: January 8, 1790 *** Place: New York City, USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 18th Century *** This day in history ***
1811 German Coast Uprising - January 8, 1811: On this day in history, January 8, 1811, important events took place today in Louisiana, USA, surrounding the 1811 German Coast Uprising. Slaves, working on the plantations along the German Coast of the Mississippi River, badly wounded plantation owner Manuel Andry and killed his son Gilbert. Joining up with other slaves, including Charles Deslondes, the rebels marched towards New Orleans, destroying three plantation houses along with crops and sugar houses. Two white men were killed by the rebels while 95 black people were killed during or as a result of the uprising. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1811 were Charles Deslondes, Manuel Andry, Gilbert Andry. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: 1811 German Coast Uprising *** Date: January 8, 1811 *** Place: Louisiana, USA *** Category: Slavery *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Passing of a Bill into Law Giving African-American Men the Right to Vote - January 8, 1867: On this day in history, January 8, 1867, important events took place today in Washington DC, USA, surrounding the Passing of a Bill into Law Giving African-American Men the Right to Vote. A veto by President Andrew Johnson was overidden by Congress to pass a bill, granting all adult male citizens of the District of Columbia the right to vote, into law. This became the first law that gave African-American men the right to vote. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1867 were President Andrew Johnson. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Passing of a Bill into Law Giving African-American Men the Right to Vote *** Date: January 8, 1867 *** Place: Washington DC, USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Battle of Wolf Mountain - January 8, 1877: On this day in history, January 8, 1877, crucial events took place today in Montana, USA, relating to the Battle of Wolf Mountain. When Crazy Horse decided to negotiate peace with General Nelson Miles, his delegation was murdered by US Army Crow Scouts. Wanting revenge, Crazy Horse began carrying out raids until Nelson went in pursuit of him. A series of attacks commenced at Wolf Mountain on January 8, 1877, but the battle ended when the Cheyenne and Sioux withdrew because of deteriorating weather. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1877 were Crazy Horse, Two Moon, Nelson A. Miles. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Battle of Wolf Mountain *** Date: January 8, 1877 *** Place: Montana, USA *** Category: Battle *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Foundation of the African National Congress (ANC) - January 8, 1912: On this day in history, January 8, 1912, crucial events took place today in Bloemfontein, South Africa, relating to the Foundation of the African National Congress (ANC). John Langalibalele Dube founded the African National Congress (ANC) on January 8, 1912, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It's mission was to end apartheid, and it's most famous member was Nelson Mandela. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1912 were John Langalibalele Dube, Nelson Mandela. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Foundation of the African National Congress (ANC) *** Date: January 8, 1912 *** Place: Bloemfontein, South Africa *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Start of Food Rationing in Britain During World War II - January 8, 1940: On this day in history, January 8, 1940, important events took place today in London, England, in respect of the Start of Food Rationing in Britain During World War II. A matter of months after the outbreak of World War II, food was rationed by the British Government headed by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. The first foods to be rationed on January 8, 1940, were bacon, butter and sugar. Others followed shortly after. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1940 were Neville Chamberlain. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Start of Food Rationing in Britain During World War II *** Date: January 8, 1940 *** Place: London, England *** Category: War *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Mona Lisa Being Exhibited in the United States for the First Time - January 8, 1963: On this day in history, January 8, 1963, important events took place today in Washington DC, USA, in respect of the Mona Lisa Being Exhibited in the United States for the First Time. On January 8, 1963, Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa was exhibited for the first time in the United States of America when it was displayed on the Main Floor of the West Sculpture Hall in the National Gallery of Art, in Washington DC. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1963 were Leonardo da Vinci. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Mona Lisa Being Exhibited in the United States for the First Time *** Date: January 8, 1963 *** Place: Washington DC, USA *** Category: The Arts *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Introduction of War On Poverty Legislation - January 8, 1964: On this day in history, January 8, 1964, momentous events took place today in Washington DC, USA, with regard to the Introduction of War On Poverty Legislation. On January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson introduced his War on Poverty legislation during his State of the Union Address. The legislation was brought in to deal with a 19 percent national poverty rate. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: January 8, 1964 were Lyndon B. Johnson. Facts on this day in History January 8: Events on this day in history: Introduction of War On Poverty Legislation *** Date: January 8, 1964 *** Place: Washington DC, USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
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