HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY

On This Day in History

Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.

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Historical chronology for April 8

April 8

5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049

April 8, 1959 AVAILABLE

A team of computer scientists and others met to discuss the creation of a common business-oriented programming language, which became COBOL.

Wikipedia: Computer science
Computer science
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April 8, 1961 AVAILABLE

A large explosion on board the MV Dara in the Persian Gulf killed 238 people.

Wikipedia: MV Dara
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April 8, 1968 AVAILABLE

BOAC Flight 712 experienced an engine fire shortly after take-off from London Heathrow, leading to the deaths of five people on board, including flight attendant Jane Harrison, who was posthumously awarded a George Cross for heroism.

Wikipedia: BOAC Flight 712
BOAC Flight 712
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April 8, 1973 AVAILABLE

The Progress Party was founded in a movie theater in Oslo, Norway.

Wikipedia: Progress Party (Norway)
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April 8, 2008 AVAILABLE

On board Soyuz TMA-12, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean astronaut.

Wikipedia: Soyuz TMA-12
Soyuz TMA-12
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