What happend on 8th August

07.08
09.08
1929

The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins a round-the-world flight (will end on August 29).

1918

World War I: Battle of Amiens

1911

Public Law 62-5 sets the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives at 435. The law will take effect in 1913.

1876

Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph.

1863

American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (Davis will refuse the request upon receipt).

1844

During a meeting held in Nauvoo, the Quorum of Twelve, headed by Brigham Young, is created as the leading body of the Mormon Church.

1786

Mont Blanc is climbed for the first time by Dr. Michael-Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat.

1647

Battle of Dangan Hill

1605

The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden.

1588

Battle of Gravelines ends