February 8
What happened on February 8 in history
3 events fall on February 8, from 1587 to 1960. 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 February 8
1587
Mary, Queen of Scots is executed
She is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle after nineteen years of English captivity.
1904
The Russo-Japanese War begins
Japanese torpedo boats attack the Russian fleet at Port Arthur.
1960
The Hollywood Walk of Fame begins
The first stars are laid into the pavement on Hollywood Boulevard.