January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year (358 in leap years Events Pre-1600. 307 – Jin Huaidi becomes emperor of China in succession to his father, Jin Huidi, despite a challenge from his uncle, Sima Ying. 871 – …

Apr 8 in Film & TV. 1990 "Twin Peaks" created by David Lynch and starring Kyle MacLachlan premieres on ABC-TV; Apr 8 in Music. 1876 Amiliare Ponchielli's opera "La Gioconda" premieres in Milan; Apr 8 in Sport. 1974 Hammerin' Hank Aaron hits 715th HR, off of L.A. Dodger Al Downing, breaking Babe Ruth's record in Atlanta

2. To have the fortune (to be or do something); be in a situation or position (to be or do something): The bus station happens to be close to the museum. I …

Historical Events for the Year 1950. 1st January » Standard practice uses this day as the origin of the age scale Before Present; 14th January » The first prototype of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 called MiG-17 makes its maiden flight.; 21st January » American lawyer and government official Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury.; 23rd January » The Knesset passes a resolution that states ...

Oct 14, 2016 · Historical Events for the Year 1982. 1st January » Peruvian Javier Pérez de Cuéllar becomes the first Latin American to hold the title of Secretary-General of the United Nations.; 1st January » ITV (TV network) ITV franchise Associated Television ATV gets replaced by ITV Central Central; 8th January » Bell System divestiture known as The break up of AT&T: AT&T …

What happened and who was famous in 2013? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2013. Menu. Channels On This Day. ... Nov 17 German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel wins record 8th consecutive Formula 1 race with victory in United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas;

What Happened in 1943 Important News and Events, Key Technology and Popular Culture ... Jim Morrison December 8th -- Melbourne, Florida, U.S. Oliver North October 7th -- San Antonio, ... Construction on the Pentagon government building was finished during January . 6. Spanning over 29 acres in Virginia, it has 5 sides, 5 above ground floors, 2 ...

Aug 10, 2015 · January 14-17, 1893 - The United States Marines, under the direction of U.S. government minister John L. Stevens, but no authority from the U.S. Congress, intervene in the affairs of the independent Kingdom of Hawaii, which culminated in the overthrow of the government of Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani.

Overgrown is the second studio album by English electronic musician James Blake.It was released on 5 April 2013 by Blake's Atlas Records, along with A&M Records and Polydor Records.The album features guest appearances from electronic music producer Brian Eno and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. Overgrown debuted at number eight on the UK Albums Chart and …

What Happened in 1966 Important News and Events, Key Technology and Popular Culture ... America Formally ends the war on January 23rd 1973 following the signing of the Paris agreement, I will cover the period from 1966 to the end of the war in a later year. ... Gordon Ramsay November 8th. Adam Sandler September 9th. Mike Tyson June 30th ...