November 08
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity(Roman Catholic Church), Four Crowned Martyrs, Godfrey of Amiens, Johann von Staupitz(Lutheran), Blessed John Duns Scotus, Saints and Martyrs of England(Church of England), Tysilio, Willehad of Bremen, November 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A Christian feast day honoring multiple saints across Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican traditions on November 8.
Intersex Day of Remembrance(New South Wales,Australia)
A day of remembrance in New South Wales honoring intersex individuals lost to violence, discrimination, or medical neglect.
International Day of Radiology(European Society of Radiology)
An annual observance by the European Society of Radiology celebrating the contributions of radiology to modern medicine.
National Aboriginal Veterans Day(Canada)
A Canadian day honoring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans for their service and sacrifices.
Synaxisof theArchangel Michaeland the otherBodiless Powers of Heaven(Eastern Orthodox Church)
An Eastern Orthodox feast venerating Archangel Michael and all angelic powers as heavenly guardians.
World Urbanism Day
An international day recognizing the role of urban planning in creating sustainable and livable cities.
Victory Day (Azerbaijan)
A national holiday in Azerbaijan celebrating the victory and restoration of territorial integrity in the 2020 conflict.
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity(Roman Catholic Church)
Four Crowned Martyrs
Events
Battle of Andrassos: Byzantines under Leo Phokas the Younger score a crushing victory over the Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla.
Byzantine forces under Leo Phokas the Younger crushed Sayf al-Dawla's Hamdanid army at Andrassos in 960.
Trần Thánh Tông, the second emperor of the Trần dynasty, decides to pass the throne to his crown prince Trần Khâm and take up the post of Retired Emperor.
Vietnam's Emperor Trần Thánh Tông abdicated in favor of his son Trần Khâm in 1278, becoming Retired Emperor.
The Republic of Venice enacts a law confining most of Venice's glassmaking industry to the "island of Murano".
In 1291, Venice mandated that its glassmakers relocate to Murano, preserving trade secrets and boosting the island's industry.
Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with a great celebration.
In 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés entered the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán and was greeted by Emperor Moctezuma II.
Stockholm Bloodbath begins: A successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces results in the execution of around 100 people, mostly noblemen.
The Stockholm Bloodbath began in 1520 when Danish forces executed around 100 Swedish nobles and citizens in a brutal purge.
Eighty Years' War: Pacification of Ghent: The States General of the Netherlands meet and unite to oppose Spanish occupation.
During the Eighty Years' War in 1576, the Pacification of Ghent saw the provinces of the Netherlands unite against Spanish rule.
The Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford is opened to the public.
In 1602, the Bodleian Library at Oxford opened its doors to scholars and the public, becoming one of Europe's oldest libraries.
Robert Catesby, ringleader of the Gunpowder Plotters, is killed.
Robert Catesby, leader of the Gunpowder Plot, was killed on 8 November 1605 while resisting arrest.
Japanese daimyō Dom Justo Takayama is exiled to the Philippines by shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu for being Christian.
In 1614, Japanese daimyō Dom Justo Takayama was exiled to the Philippines for his Christian faith under Tokugawa Ieyasu’s edicts.
Births
Nerva
Roman emperor from AD 96 to 98 who ushered in the stable Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
Alain de Coëtivy
15th-century French cardinal and diplomat who served as papal legate and bishop.
Philipp I
German count of Hanau-Lichtenberg known for strengthening and expanding his territories.
Queen Gonghye
Queen consort of the Joseon Dynasty, married to King Seongjong, revered for her intelligence and virtuous character.
Teofilo Folengo
Italian Benedictine monk and satirical poet known for pioneering macaronic verse blending Latin and Italian dialects.
Lettice Knollys
English noblewoman prominent in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, remembered for her wit and resilience.
Nyaungyan Min
King of Burma who reunited the kingdom and laid foundations for the Toungoo dynasty's revival.
Henry II
Duke of Lorraine renowned for political diplomacy and patronage of the arts during the early 17th century.
John Sigismund
Elector of Brandenburg who embraced Calvinism and strengthened Hohenzollern territories.
Deaths
Martin of Tours
Frankish bishop who became one of Christianity's most venerated saints, known for his humility and missionary zeal.
Adeodatus I
Pope of the Catholic Church from 615 until his death in 618, noted for his administrative reforms and support of monasticism.
Sawara
Japanese imperial prince known for his involvement in court intrigues and tragic exile during the Nara period.
Willehad
Missionary bishop who founded the Diocese of Bremen and played a key role in the Christianization of northern Germany.
Duan Ning
Chinese general who served during the turbulent Five Dynasties period, known for his ambitious but ill-fated military campaigns.
Yao Yi
High-ranking Chinese chancellor during the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, noted for his administrative expertise.
Liu
Empress consort of the Chinese state of Qi during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, noted for her influence at court.
Agapetus II
Pope of the Catholic Church from 946 to 955, remembered for navigating the complexities of Italian and German politics.
Ibn al-Qūṭiyya
Andalusian scholar and historian of Gothic descent, known for his seminal work on the history of Muslim Spain.