April 8

What happened on April 8 in history

3 events fall on April 8, from 1820 to 1974. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on April 8

  1. 1820

    The Venus de Milo is found

    A farmer uncovers the statue on the island of Milos.

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  2. 1904

    The Entente Cordiale is signed

    Britain and France settle colonial disputes and end centuries of rivalry.

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  3. 1974

    Hank Aaron breaks the home run record

    His 715th homer passes Babe Ruth before a Georgia crowd.

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