March 8 in History
8 March in History – 84 years ago

North America 1941: Lend-Lease
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on 8 March 1942
All Events on 8 March
1963
Syrian Ba’athists seize power in Syria
starts
1958
Yemen federated with United Arab Republic
1942
Dutch surrender East Indies
1942
Japanese land at Lae and Salamaua, New Guinea
1942
Royal Netherlands East Indies Army surrenders to Japanese in Java
1942
Japanese enter Rangoon
1941
US Senate passes Lend-Lease Bill
starts
1930
Reports of slavery in Liberia leads to crisis
1928
British form RAF command in Aden
starts
1919
Riots and widespread unrest in Egypt
starts
1917
February Revolution overthrows Russian Government
ends
1872
Calfucurá raids Buenos Aires province
starts
1862
Battle of Hampton Roads
starts
1846
US marches to Rio Grande
starts
170
Romans defeated in campaign against Marcomanni*
ends
161
Romans occupy and settle Agri Decumates
starts
161
Marcus Aurelius rules Roman Empire
starts
161
Lucius Verus co-rules Roman Empire
*Actual date uncertain; set to 8 March for purposes of Omniatlas
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