On this day in history
What happened on 8 July
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 8 July. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Liberty Bell rang for the first public reading of the Declaration of IndependenceWorld
- First US passport was issuedWorld
- Wall Street Journal was first publishedWorld
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.