What happened today in history (February 8): Dr. Zakir Husain, Jagjit Singh, Mohammad Azharuddin were born, Mary Queen of Scots was executed, NASDAQ was established, Taxi Driver was released and more.
This Day in History (February 8): Birth Anniversary of Dr. Zakir Husain and Jagjit Singh
Today in History, February 8: The second week of the second month of 2023 has begun. February is known as the month of love, but during this month many fundamental events in history also occurred.
So take a break from the rules of Valentine’s Week and take a look at the historical significance of today, February 8.
The importance of February 8 is not just limited to ‘Proposal Day’. Many important events occurred on February 8.
Dive in to find out what important events occurred on this day (February 8) in sports, politics, and art, along with famous birthdays and deaths in world history.
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Historical events on this day
- In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots and cousin of Queen Elizabeth I of England, was beheaded for plotting to murder her cousin.
- In 1904, the Russo-Japanese attack began with the Battle of Port Arthur after a surprise torpedo attack by the Japanese.
- In 1955, the Sindh government abolished the Jagirdari system of land tenure and 1 million acres of land were distributed among the landless peasants.
- In 1960, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom issued an Order in Council stating that she and her family would be known as the House of Windsor and that her descendants would take the name “Mountbatten-Windsor”.
- In 1971, the American NASDAQ, the world’s first electronic stock exchange, was launched.
- In 2014, the first McDonald’s restaurant, often seen as a symbol of American capitalism, opened in communist-ruled Vietnam.
Sports events today
- In 1994, Indian cricket all-rounder Kapil Dev set the world record for most wickets in Test cricket with 432. Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan currently holds the record with 800 wickets.
- In 1948, Canada beat Switzerland 3-0 to win the Olympic ice hockey title at the St. Moritz Winter Olympics.
Art and culture events today
- In 1915, The Birth of a Nation was released, one of the most controversial but influential films in history, known for its blatant racism and positive depiction of the Ku Klux Klan.
- In 1926, Disney Brothers Cartoon Studios was renamed Walt Disney Studios.
- In 1960 the Hollywood Walk of Fame was created.
- In 1976, Martin Scorsese’s iconic film Taxi Driver was released, a morbid story of loneliness and destiny starring Robert De Niro as a Vietnam War veteran determined to assassinate the president of the United States.
Notable deaths on this day
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No sir |
Year of death |
Personality |
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1 |
1587 |
Mary Queen of Scots from 1542 to 1567, the first woman to rule Scotland and became known for her controversial decisions that eventually led to her confinement and execution. |
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2 |
1725 |
Peter the Great, tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 who revolutionized the country and transformed it into a powerful and modern empire. |
|
3 |
1957 |
John von Neumann, Hungarian-American mathematician who pioneered the modern computer, game theory, and nuclear deterrence. |
|
4 |
1985 |
William Lyons, English motorcycle enthusiast who co-founded the Jaguar automobile company. |
|
5 |
nineteen ninety five |
Kalpana Dutt, Indian independence revolutionary who participated in the attack on the Chittagong armory |
Famous birthdays on this day
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No sir |
Year of birth |
Personality |
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1 |
1828 |
Jules Verne, French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his popular fantasy books such as Around the World in Eighty Days and Journey to the Center of the Earth. |
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2 |
1834 |
Dmitri Mendeleev, Russian chemist and inventor who devised the periodic table of elements |
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3 |
1897 |
Dr. Zakir Husain, Indian politician, statesman, freedom fighter and educator who served as President of India from 1967 to 1969 and also co-founded the renowned educational institution Jamia Milia Islamia. |
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4 |
1903 |
Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysian statesman and lawyer who was the country’s first prime minister and is considered the founding father of Malaysia. |
|
5 |
1931 |
James Dean, American actor considered a cultural icon of adolescent disillusionment and social distancing thanks to his powerful dramatic films such as Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden. |
|
6 |
1932 |
John Williams, American musical director, pianist and trombonist, considered the greatest film composer of all time due to his iconic and instantly recognizable scores for Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. |
|
7 |
1941 |
Jagjit Singh, Indian musician, composer and singer who revitalized the classical Indian musical art composed of poetry, the Ghazal. |
|
8 |
1955 |
John Grisham, American criminal lawyer turned author known for his popular legal thriller novels, many of which have been adapted into hit Hollywood films, such as A time to Kill, The Firm, and The Pelican Brief. |
|
9 |
1963 |
Mohammad Azharuddin, Indian cricketer and former captain of the national team |
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10 |
1972 |
Big Show, American professional wrestler and actor known for his imposing physique. |
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