September 8: What Happened on This Day in History
September 8th marks the 251st day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 252nd in case of leap years). There are 114 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 8th in history, famous birthdays on September 8th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 8.
What happened on September 8?
Here's what happened on September 8th in history:
- 2018: Taliban insurgents launched a coordinated attack on a military checkpoint in western Afghanistan's Herat province, resulting in 9 fatalities and 6 injuries. The militants also sustained 10 casualties during the engagement.
- 2017: During a pastoral visit in Villavicencio, Pope Francis responded to FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono's open letter, urging Colombians to seek reconciliation and healing after years of conflict.
- 2016: During the ongoing Afghanistan War, Taliban militants launched a coordinated attack on Tarinkot, the provincial capital of Urozgan Province. Fighting erupted across multiple fronts in the city, forcing local officials to seek refuge at the nearby Tarinkot Airport.
- 2015: Turkey launched bombing raids on PKK locations in northern Iraq following a previous bombing in Hakkari Province that killed at least 16 soldiers. In a separate incident, 14 Turkish police officers were killed in a PKK bombing near the Armenian border.
- 2012: The ongoing Bahraini uprising, which began in 2011, continues with tensions escalating between the government and opposition groups. The Interior Ministry has taken legal action against Al Wefaq, the main opposition party, signaling increased governmental pressure.
- 2009: Aage Bohr, a renowned Danish physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. He was a significant contributor to nuclear physics and followed in the footsteps of his famous father, Niels Bohr.
- 1997: Steve Jobs was named interim CEO of Apple Computer Inc., marking a pivotal moment in the company's history. This strategic leadership change would ultimately lead to Apple's remarkable transformation and resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- 1992: New York Yankees player Danny Tartabull delivers an exceptional performance, driving in 9 runs as the Yankees defeat the Baltimore Orioles with a dominant 16-4 victory. This game showcases Tartabull's offensive prowess.
- 1989: Baseball player George Brett achieved a significant career milestone by recording his 2,500th career hit, further solidifying his status as a legendary player for the Kansas City Royals.
- 1976: On September 8, 1976, Portugal established the Autonomous Region of the Azores, granting significant self-governance to the archipelago in the North Atlantic. In a historic ceremony held in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island, João Bosco Mota Amaral was sworn in as the first President of the Autonomous Regional Government by Portugal's President Antonio Ramalho Eanes, marking a pivotal moment in the region's political autonomy.
What famous birthdays are on September 8?
On September 8th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Martin Freeman]()
Martin Freeman (1971)Martin Freeman is a renowned English actor famous for his roles in 'The Office', 'Sherlock', and 'The Hobbit' trilogy, known for his...
![Peter Sellers]()
Peter Sellers (1925)Legendary British-American comic actor renowned for his versatile performances in the Pink Panther film series and his extraordinary ability...
![Wiz Khalifa]()
Wiz Khalifa (1987)Wiz Khalifa is a prominent American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his hit singles like 'Black and Yellow' and successful albums...
![Cameron Dallas]()
Cameron Dallas (1994)Cameron Dallas is a prominent social media influencer and actor who rose to fame through Vine and later transitioned into acting in movies...
![Brooke Burke]()
Brooke Burke (1971)Brooke Burke is an American model, television host, and actress who gained widespread recognition after winning the seventh season of...
![Jonathan Taylor Thomas]()
Jonathan Taylor Thomas (1981)Jonathan Taylor Thomas is an American actor who rose to fame as Randy Taylor on the popular 90s sitcom 'Home Improvement', becoming a teen...
![Sid Caesar]()
Sid Caesar (1922)Pioneering American comedian who revolutionized television comedy in the 1950s through his groundbreaking sketch comedy shows.
![Leslie Jones]()
Leslie Jones (1967)Leslie Jones is a prominent comedian and actress known for her energetic stand-up comedy and memorable performances on Saturday Night Live...
![David Arquette]()
David Arquette (1971)David Arquette is an American actor from the famous Arquette acting family, best known for his iconic roles in the 'Scream' film series.
![Larenz Tate]()
Larenz Tate (1975)Prominent African American actor known for roles in films like 'Love Jones', 'Crash', and 'Dead Presidents', who has made significant...
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Who died on September 8?
On September 8th the following celebrities died:
![Dorothy Dandridge]()
Dorothy Dandridge (1965)Dorothy Dandridge was a pioneering African American actress and singer who broke racial barriers in Hollywood during the 1950s.
![Jean Seberg]()
Jean Seberg (1979)Iconic American actress known for her breakthrough role in 'Saint Joan' and her memorable performance in Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless'.
![Leni Riefenstahl]()
Leni Riefenstahl (2003)Controversial German film director known for her Nazi propaganda films, particularly 'Triumph of the Will'.
![Zero Mostel]()
Zero Mostel (1977)Iconic American actor and comedian known for his powerful performances in theater and film, particularly in 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'The...
- Elizabeth II (2022)
Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms from 1952 to 2022, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and a symbol...
- S. Truett Cathy (2014)
Founder of Chick-fil-A, a major American fast-food restaurant chain known for its chicken sandwiches.
- Roy Wilkins (1981)
Roy Wilkins was a prominent civil rights leader who served as executive director of the NAACP from 1955 to 1977, playing a crucial role in...
- Willard Libby (1980)
Renowned American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the carbon-14 dating method, revolutionizing archaeological...
- Alex North (1991)
Renowned American film music composer known for iconic movie scores including Spartacus, Cleopatra, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
- Mike Bongiorno (2009)
Mike Bongiorno was a legendary Italian television host who pioneered quiz shows in Italy during the 1950s.
What day of the year is September 8?
September 8th marks the 251st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 252nd in case of leap years).
There are 114 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 8th is the 8th day of the month of September.
What day of the week is September 8?
On September 8th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.
| September | 2025 | |||||
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 8?
The zodiac sign associated with September 8th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
