July 8
What happened on July 8 in history
3 events fall on July 8, from 1497 to 2011. 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 July 8
1497
Vasco da Gama departs for India
Four ships leave Lisbon on the first sea voyage from Europe to India.
1776
The Liberty Bell is rung
By tradition it summons Philadelphians to hear the Declaration read.
2011
The last shuttle launch
Atlantis lifts off on the final flight of the Space Shuttle programme.