February 8 in History

8 February in History – 80 years ago

From the Vistula to the Oder

Northern Eurasia 1945: From the Vistula to the Oder

In October 1944, the Soviets swung into Hungary. By January, they were ready to thrust into... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Northern Eurasia 1945: From the Vistula to the Oder
Northern Eurasia 1945
From the Vistula to the Oder
In October 1944, the Soviets swung into Hungary. By January, they were ready to thrust into the...
Historical Atlas of Asia Pacific 1904: Attack on Port Arthur
Asia Pacific 1904
Attack on Port Arthur
The 1902 Anglo-Japanese Alliance freed Japan from the fear of war with a coalition of European...
Historical Atlas of North America 1861: Confederate States of America
North America 1861
Confederate States of America
The secession of South Carolina prompted the other Deep South states to follow suit and by early...
 

Ending on 8 February 2005

Renewed Palestinian insurgency against Israel

All Events on 8 February

ends   2005
Renewed Palestinian insurgency against Israel
starts   1963
Iraqi Ba‘athists seize power in Iraq
ends   1944
Free French hold Brazzaville Conference
  1942
Argentina claims Antarctica between 68°W and 24°W
starts   1906
Bambatha leads Zulu revolt in Natal
starts   1904
Japan attacks Russian fleet at Port Arthur
starts   1904
Japan overruns Korea
starts   1876
Great Sioux War
  1863
Prussia allies with Russia to help defeat Polish Revolt
starts   1860
Second siege of Veracruz fails
starts   1847
US march from El Paso to Saltillo
starts   1517
Spanish explore Yucatán, encountering Maya
ends   1481
Aztec expansion under Axayacatl; opposed by Tarascans*
starts   1481
Tizoc rules Aztec Empire*
  20
Romans trading as far south as the Rufiji*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 8 February for purposes of Omniatlas

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