March 8

    What happened on March 8 in history

    3 events fall on March 8, from 1618 to 1971. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on March 8

    1. 1618

      Kepler finds his third law

      The relationship between orbital period and distance is worked out.

      Read about Mayflower Landing at Plymouth RockPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1917

      The February Revolution begins

      Bread queues and strikes in Petrograd start the revolution that topples the tsar.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1971

      The Fight of the Century

      Joe Frazier beats Muhammad Ali over fifteen rounds at Madison Square Garden.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

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