November 8

    What happened on November 8 in history

    6 events fall on November 8, from 1519 to 1960. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 8

    1. 1519

      Cortés meets Moctezuma

      The Spanish enter Tenochtitlan and are received by the emperor.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1519

      Cortes meets Moctezuma

      The Spanish are received in Tenochtitlan.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    3. 1620

      The Battle of White Mountain

      The Bohemian revolt is crushed outside Prague.

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

    4. 1895

      X-rays are discovered

      Wilhelm Röntgen notices a glow from a screen across his darkened lab.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1923

      The Beer Hall Putsch

      Hitler's attempt to seize power in Munich begins and fails the next day.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1960

      Kennedy is elected

      He beats Nixon by a fraction of the popular vote.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

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