What happened on 8th January in history: The most significant events over the years
January 8th holds historical significance. The Mona Lisa arrived in the US in 1963. Russia launched its Luna 21 mission in 1973. Archaeologists found Queen Sesheshet's mummy in 2009. The day also celebrates birthdays of Ramchandra Verma, Fearless Nadia, Mohan Rakesh, Nanda, and Stephen Hawking. Filmmaker Bimal Roy and scientist Galileo Galilei's death anniversaries are also observed.
January 8th holds historical significance. The Mona Lisa arrived in the US in 1963. Russia launched its Luna 21 mission in 1973. Archaeologists found Queen Sesheshet's mummy in 2009. The day also celebrates birthdays of Ramchandra Verma, Fearless Nadia, Mohan Rakesh, Nanda, and Stephen Hawking. Filmmaker Bimal Roy and scientist Galileo Galilei's death anniversaries are also observed.
