On this day in history
What happened on 8 April
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 8 April. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Buddha's birthday celebrated in many Asian countriesCultural
- The Venus de Milo statue was discovered on the Greek island of MilosCultural
- Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run recordCultural
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.