Significant Historical Events on August 8 in Afghanistan and Beyond

Key Historical Events of August 8

New Delhi, August 8 - The date of August 8 holds considerable significance in Afghanistan's history. On this day in 1988, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan commenced after a prolonged nine-year conflict. Additionally, Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus took an oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government on August 8, 2024.

Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government following the dissolution of parliament by President Muhammad Shahabuddin. Here’s a chronological overview of other notable events recorded on August 8 throughout history:

1549: France declared war against England. 1763: After years of struggle, Canada gained independence from French rule.

1876: Thomas Edison received a patent for the mimeograph. 1899: A.T. Marshall patented the refrigerator. 1900: The first Davis Cup series commenced in Boston.

1908: Birth of classical singer Siddheshwari Devi. 1919: Britain recognized Afghanistan's independence. 1947: Pakistan approved its national flag.

1988: The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan began after a nine-year war. 1988: A ceasefire was declared between Iran and Iraq after eight years of conflict. 1990: Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein announced the invasion of Kuwait.

2004: Italy refused to extradite Ottavio Quattrocchi, the main accused in the Bofors scandal, to India. 2010: Tejaswini Sawant became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in the 50-meter event at the World Shooting Championship held in Munich. 2023: Pakistan's election commission disqualified former Prime Minister Imran Khan for five years.

2024: Muhammad Yunus took an oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government.