780
Politics
Irene assumes the regency for Constantine VI
Following Leo IV’s death in 780, Irene became regent for Constantine VI, taking direct control of imperial government.
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24 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1842
Law
Birth of Phoebe Wilson Couzins
Phoebe Wilson Couzins was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 8, 1842.
View details1919
Science
Born in Kappel am Krappfeld, Austria
Maria Lassnig was born on September 8, 1919, in Kappel am Krappfeld, Carinthia, Austria.
View details1921
Arts
First Miss America crowned
At 16, Margaret Gorman was crowned the first Miss America, marking a milestone in American beauty pageants.
View details1923
Sports
First and only two-time Miss America winner
Campbell became the only two-time Miss America winner, a record that permanently set her apart in pageant history.
View details1932
Arts
Birth of Patsy Cline
Virginia Patterson Hensley (later known as Patsy Cline) was born in Winchester, Virginia.
View details1949
Arts
Start of first commercial recordings in Turin
Begins first commercial recording sessions at RAI Auditorium in Turin, launching her international recorded legacy.
View details1953
Science
Birth of Esther Sans Takeuchi
Esther Sans (later Esther Sans Takeuchi) was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
View details1965
Arts
Death in West Hollywood, California
Dorothy Dandridge died in West Hollywood, California, at age 42, from an overdose of an antidepressant.
View details1969
Literature
Premiere of first directed film *Duet for Cannibals*
Sontag’s first film as a director premiered in Sweden on September 8, 1969.
View details1986
Arts
Debut of The Oprah Winfrey Show and breakthrough as first Black female host
Debut of The Oprah Winfrey Show in national syndication, making Winfrey the first Black female host of a nationally syndicated daily talk show.
View details1994
Activism
Death of Clara Breed
Clara Breed passed away on September 8, 1994, leaving a legacy of activism and advocacy.
View details1995
Science
Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Stephanie Kwolek was the fourth woman inducted, for her invention of Kevlar.
View details1998
Science
Patent for lightweight roof tiles granted
U.S. Patent 5,795,380 granted for 'Lightweight roof tiles.'
View details2002
Politics
Death of Patsy Mink
Patsy Mink died in Honolulu, marking the end of an illustrious career.
View details2003
Arts
Premiere of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Ellen DeGeneres launched her long-running, award-winning syndicated daytime talk show.
View details2003
Arts
Death of Leni Riefenstahl
Leni Riefenstahl died on September 8, 2003, at age 101, in Pöcking, Germany.
View details2008
Sports
Beijing 2008 world‑record gold in 400 m freestyle S9
Sets a world record while winning 400 m freestyle S9 gold at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, lowering the mark by over seven seconds.
View details2012
Sports
400m T12 race and fall - London 2012 Paralympics
Competes in 400m T12 at London 2012 but falls during the race.
View details2016
Sports
Relay silver - 4x100m T11–13, Rio 2016
Wins silver in the 4x100m T11–13 relay at the Rio Paralympics.
View details2016
Sports
Gold medal – Rio 2016 T54 5000m
Wins gold in women’s T54 5000m at the Rio 2016 Paralympics on 8 September 2016.
View details2017
Arts
Major career interview in The Great Discontent
Featured in an interview with The Great Discontent.
View details2022
Politics
Death at Balmoral Castle
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle, ending a 70-year reign.
View details2024
Sports
Bronze medal – Paris 2024 mixed 4x100m universal relay
Wins bronze in mixed 4x100m universal relay at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on 8 September 2024, reaching 22 Paralympic medals.
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