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.
February 8
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The official groundbreaking of the Walk of Fame took place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, in California.
Wikipedia: Groundbreaking
After taking evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision just after taking off from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 84 people on board.
Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy International Airport
Law enforcement officers in Orangeburg, South Carolina (pictured), fired into a crowd of college students who were protesting segregation, killing three and injuring twenty-seven others.
Wikipedia: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Denis Sassou Nguesso (pictured) was chosen as the new President of the Republic of the Congo after Joachim Yhombi-Opango was forced from power.
Wikipedia: Denis Sassou Nguesso
Rhodesian Bush War: Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army cadres in Gwelo attacked Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army troops, killing over 60 of them and starting the 1981 Entumbane uprising.
Wikipedia: Rhodesian Bush War
The Irish-bred race horse Shergar was stolen by gunmen, who demanded a £2 million ransom.
Wikipedia: Shergar