Birth
Edmond Halley
Edmond Halley, born November 8, 1656, was an English astronomer famous for Halley's Comet.
† 14/1/1742DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
- Birth
George-Auguste Leschot
Suíça
Georges-Auguste Leschot, inventor of the machine that revolutionized the production of watchmaking parts, allowing interchangeability.
† 4/2/1884 - Birth
José Pedro Machado
José Pedro Machado, born on November 8, 1914, was a Portuguese philologist and historian, author of works on the Portuguese language.
† 12/5/2005 - Birth
Christian Barnard
Christiaan Barnard, born on November 8, 1922, was a South African surgeon who pioneered the first heart transplant.
† 2/9/2001 - Birth
Alain Delon
França
Alain Delon, born in 1935, was a French actor and businessman, considered one of the greatest icons of European cinema.
† 18/8/2024 - Birth
Masashi Kishimoto
Japão
Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, one of the most popular manga and anime series of all time.
- History
Opening of the Louvre Museum to the public
On November 8, 1793, the Louvre Museum, one of the most important in the world, opened its doors to the public in Paris.
- History
Russian Revolution
On November 8, 1917, Lenin was elected President of the Council of People's Commissars, consolidating Bolshevik power in Russia.
- History
John F. Kennedy is elected president of the USA
On November 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy wins the US presidential election.