All Events

Historical Events on December 8

  • Gustaf V of Sweden

    1907

    King Gustaf V of Sweden accedes to the Swedish throne.

  • Partition of Ireland

    1922

    Northern Ireland ceases to be part of the Irish Free State.

  • Brookings Institution

    1927

    The Brookings Institution, one of the United States' oldest think tanks, is founded through the merger of three organizations that had been created by philanthropist Robert S. Brookings.

  • Atoms for Peace

    1953

    U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his "Atoms for Peace" speech, which leads to an American program to supply equipment and information on nuclear power to schools, hospitals, and research institutions around the world.

  • Flag of Europe

    1955

    The Flag of Europe is adopted by Council of Europe.

  • Pan Am Flight 214

    1963

    Pan Am Flight 214, a Boeing 707, is struck by lightning and crashes near Elkton, Maryland, killing all 81 people on board.

  • United Airlines Flight 553

    1972

    United Airlines Flight 553, a Boeing 737, crashes after aborting its landing attempt at Chicago Midway International Airport, killing 45. This is the first-ever loss of a Boeing 737.

  • South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

    1985

    South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union in South Asia is established.

  • Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

    1987

    The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is signed.

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Famous Birthdays on December 8

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Famous Deaths on December 8

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