1126day.year
Following the death of his mother, queen Urraca of León, Alfonso VII is proclaimed king of León.
In 1126 Alfonso VII succeeded his mother Urraca as king of León, marking a new chapter in Iberian monarchy.
In 1126, following the death of Queen Urraca, her son Alfonso VII was proclaimed King of León. His ascension marked the continuation of the Jiménez dynasty in the Iberian Peninsula. Alfonso inherited a kingdom recovering from internal strife and external threats. He later styled himself Emperor of all Spain in ambitions to unite the Christian realms. His reign laid foundations for the expansion of Leonese power in the region. Alfonso VII's rule became a pivotal chapter in medieval Spanish history.
1126
Urraca of León
Alfonso VII
León
1658day.year
Treaty of Roskilde: After a devastating defeat in the Northern Wars (1655–1661), Frederick III, the King of Denmark–Norway is forced to give up nearly half his territory to Sweden.
The 1658 Treaty of Roskilde forced Denmark–Norway to cede nearly half its territory to Sweden after a crushing defeat.
The Treaty of Roskilde was signed on March 8, 1658, after Denmark–Norway suffered a crushing defeat in the Northern Wars. King Frederick III ceded nearly half his realm, including Scania, Halland, and Blekinge, to Sweden. The loss marked a dramatic shift in the balance of power in Scandinavia. Sweden emerged as the dominant Baltic power, while Denmark–Norway entered a period of rebuilding. The treaty’s terms altered borders and left a lasting legacy in Danish and Norwegian history. Roskilde remains a symbol of one of Scandinavia’s most consequential diplomatic agreements.
1658
Treaty of Roskilde
Northern Wars
Frederick III
Denmark–Norway
1702day.year
Queen Anne, the younger sister of Mary II, becomes Queen regnant of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Queen Anne ascended to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1702, becoming the last monarch of the House of Stuart.
Queen Anne ascended to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1702 after her sister Mary II’s death. She became the last monarch of the House of Stuart and presided over the unification of England and Scotland. Anne’s reign saw the Acts of Union in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain. Her leadership coincided with the War of the Spanish Succession and significant political changes at home. Despite personal tragedies and political factionalism, she maintained stability in her realms. Anne’s legacy includes contributions to the modern British state and patronage of the arts.
1702
Queen Anne
Mary II
Queen regnant
England
Scotland
Ireland
1736day.year
Nader Shah, founder of the Afsharid dynasty, is crowned Shah of Iran.
Nader Shah was crowned Shah of Iran in 1736, founding the Afsharid dynasty and reshaping Persian politics.
Nader Shah was crowned Shah of Iran on March 8, 1736, marking the beginning of the Afsharid dynasty. A brilliant military commander, he rose to power by expelling Afghan occupiers. His coronation in Mashhad ended the fragmented rule that followed the Safavid collapse. Nader embarked on ambitious campaigns, extending Persian influence into India and the Caucasus. He implemented administrative reforms and modernized the army with new tactics. Nader Shah’s reign left a profound impact on Iran’s territorial integrity and military traditions.
1736
Nader Shah
Afsharid dynasty
Shah of Iran
1844day.year
King Oscar I ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway.
Oscar I becomes King of Sweden and Norway in 1844, heralding a period of liberal reforms and strengthened Scandinavian unity.
On March 8, 1844, Oscar I succeeded his father, King Charles XIV John, to become monarch of both Sweden and Norway.
Born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, he continued efforts to modernize the two kingdoms under their 1814 union.
His reign saw significant liberal reforms, including freedom of the press and improvements in education.
Oscar I championed infrastructure projects to strengthen economic ties between Sweden and Norway.
His leadership helped lay the foundation for the peaceful coexistence of the two nations until the union dissolved in 1905.
1844
Oscar I
Sweden and Norway
1844day.year
The Althing, the parliament of Iceland, was reopened after 45 years of closure.
Iceland's historic Althing reconvenes in 1844, reviving the world's oldest parliament after 45 years of dormancy.
On March 8, 1844, the Althing, Iceland's ancient legislative assembly founded in 930, was reconvened at Þingvellir after being suspended in 1799.
The revival reflected a growing national consciousness and a push for autonomy within the Danish realm.
Delegates gathered to discuss laws, governance, and the preservation of Icelandic culture and language.
This event sparked a resurgence of Icelandic identity that eventually led to home rule in 1874 and full independence in 1944.
The Althing's restoration remains a symbol of democratic tradition and national pride for the Icelandic people.
Althing
Iceland
1917day.year
International Women's Day protests in Petrograd mark the beginning of the February Revolution (February 23 in the Julian calendar).
International Women's Day protests in Petrograd on March 8, 1917, ignite the February Revolution in Russia.
On March 8, 1917, striking workers and women textile workers in Petrograd took to the streets demanding bread, peace, and political reform.
Their demonstrations, held on International Women's Day, quickly gained support from other workers and soldiers.
The mass protests exposed the weaknesses of the Tsarist regime and set the stage for Nicholas II's abdication.
What began as a campaign for women's rights and food supplies transformed into a broader revolutionary movement.
The events marked the collapse of imperial authority and the start of a profound transformation in Russian history.
1917
International Women's Day
Petrograd
February Revolution
Julian calendar
1917day.year
The United States Senate votes to limit filibusters by adopting the cloture rule.
In 1917, the U.S. Senate adopts the cloture rule to curb filibusters, reshaping American legislative debate.
On March 8, 1917, the United States Senate approved Rule XXII, introducing cloture to end prolonged debate.
Frustration had grown over filibusters that obstructed critical legislation during a time of global conflict.
The cloture rule required a two-thirds majority to close debate and proceed to a vote on a bill.
This procedural change strengthened the Senate's ability to manage its agenda and pass wartime measures.
Cloture became a fundamental tool in American parliamentary practice, influencing future debates and reforms.
United States Senate
filibusters
cloture rule
1921day.year
Spanish Prime Minister Eduardo Dato Iradier is assassinated while on his way home from the parliament building in Madrid.
Spanish Prime Minister Eduardo Dato Iradier is assassinated in Madrid in 1921, shocking the nation's politics.
On March 8, 1921, Eduardo Dato, Spain's head of government, was gunned down by anarchists while returning from parliament.
His assassination stunned Madrid and highlighted the era's political instability and social unrest.
Dato had pursued moderate reforms but faced fierce opposition from both left-wing radicals and conservative factions.
The killing intensified security measures and further polarized Spanish politics during the turbulent post-World War I period.
Dato's death underscored the deep divisions that would eventually lead to greater conflict in Spain.
1921
Eduardo Dato Iradier
parliament
Madrid
1963day.year
The Ba'ath Party comes to power in Syria in a coup d'état.
The Ba'ath Party overthrows the government in Syria, initiating decades of single-party rule.
On March 8, 1963, Syrian military officers aligned with the Ba'ath Party executed a swift coup d'état.
They ousted the secessionist government and suspended the constitution.
Ba'athist leaders, including Michel Aflaq and Salah al-Din al-Bitar, assumed control of the state apparatus.
The coup established a one-party socialist framework that persisted through multiple leadership transitions.
This power shift dramatically reshaped Syria's political landscape for the remainder of the 20th century.
1963
Ba'ath Party
Syria
a coup d'état
1983day.year
Cold War: While addressing a convention of Evangelicals, U.S. President Ronald Reagan labels the Soviet Union an "evil empire".
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan called the Soviet Union the 'evil empire' during a speech, intensifying Cold War rhetoric.
On March 8, 1983, President Ronald Reagan addressed a convention of Evangelical leaders in Orlando, Florida.
In his speech, he famously referred to the Soviet Union as the 'evil empire'.
This rhetoric reflected his administration’s hardline stance against communism.
The phrase resonated with supporters who viewed the USSR as a moral and political threat.
It also deepened Cold War tensions by emphasizing ideological differences.
Reagan’s speech became one of the era’s most quoted political statements.
1983
Cold War
a convention of Evangelicals
President
Ronald Reagan
evil empire
2004day.year
A new constitution is signed by Iraq's Governing Council.
In 2004, Iraq’s Governing Council signed a new provisional constitution to guide the post-war transition.
On March 8, 2004, the Iraqi Governing Council approved and signed a provisional constitution in Baghdad.
The document outlined legal and political frameworks for Iraq’s interim government after the 2003 invasion.
Key provisions addressed the formation of legislative bodies and protection of civil liberties.
The signing was part of efforts to transfer authority from coalition forces to Iraqi leaders.
The provisional constitution set the stage for national elections later that year.
Debates over federalism and minority rights would continue throughout the drafting process.
2004
constitution
Iraq
Governing Council