October 8 in History
8 October in History – 75 years ago
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All Events on 8 October
1991
Croatia confirms independence
ends
1978
Fighting between Syria and Lebanese Front in Beirut
ends
1973
Egypt overruns Israeli forces in Sinai
ends
1973
Syria overruns Israeli forces in Golan Heights
starts
1973
Israel counterattacks Syria in Golan Heights
ends
1939
Chinese Nationalists defeat Japanese attack on Changsha
starts
1915
Austria-Hungary and Germany capture Belgrade
1912
Montenegro declares war on Ottoman Empire
starts
1912
Balkan Wars
starts
1912
Balkan League defeats Ottoman Empire
ends
1911
Ex-Shah unsuccessfully invades Persia
1879
Chile decisively defeats Peru at sea
starts
1856
Anglo-French Expedition against China
1840
France ends its support of Egypt
starts
1815
Murat attempts to regain power in Naples
1813
Bavaria agrees to join Allies
starts
1809
Russia supports Serbs against Ottomans*
starts
451
Council of Chalcedon reasserts Council of Ephesus
407
Constantine III makes peace with Vandals, Alans, and Suebi*
starts
367
Count Theodosius expels invaders from Britain*
316
Constantine defeats Licinius at Cibalae
ends
213
Romans suppress Alemanni and fight Cenni
ends
165
Chatti and Chauci attack Roman Germania*
starts
47
Romans temporarily impose their rule on Frisii*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 8 October for purposes of Omniatlas
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