December 8 in History
8 December in History – 84 years ago
Australasia 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor
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on 8 December 1914
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ends
2024
Rebel factions gain control in Syria
1991
Russia, Ukraine & Belarus agree to dissolve Soviet Union
ends
1976
Syria intervenes in Lebanese Civil War
1949
Chinese Nationalist government moves to Taiwan
starts
1941
Japanese capture Guam
1941
Japan invades Thailand
1941
Japan lands troops on Batan Island, Philippines
1941
Japanese land at Khota Baru, Malaya
1914
British destroy German squadron near Falkland Is.
starts
1869
First Vatican Council adopts Papal infallibility
starts
1861
Tripartite fleets reach Mexico
1859
Tuscany, Parma, Modena, and Romagna form United Provinces of Central Italy
1816
Naples and Sicily united as Two Sicilies
456
Burgundians seize Lugdunum in collusion with Gallo-Romans*
starts
421
Rugila’s Huns ravage Thrace*
starts
356
Alemanni unsuccessfully besiege Julian at Senonae*
ends
248
Carpi and Goths invade Moesia*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 8 December for purposes of Omniatlas
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