January 8: Historical Events, Famous Birthdays and Deaths On This Day - CalendarZ

Historical Events on January 8

1790
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City.
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1815
War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.
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1828
The Democratic Party of the United States is organized.
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1863
American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield
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1867
African American men are granted the right to vote in Washington, D.C.
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1940
World War II: Britain introduces food rationing.
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1964
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.
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1973
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.
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2002
President George W. Bush signs into law the No Child Left Behind Act.
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