August 08

Tuesday 08, 1989:

STS-28: The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off on a secret five-day military mission.

Wednesday 08, 1945:

The United Nations Charter is ratified by the United States, and that nation becomes the third to join the new international organization.

Saturday 08, 1942:

1942- Quit India resolution was passed by the Bombay session of the AICC, which leads to the start of a historical civil disobedience movement across India

Tuesday 08, 1876:

Thomas Edison receives a patent for his mimeograph.

Thursday 08, 1844:

During a meeting held in Nauvoo, the Quorum of Twelve, headed by Brigham Young, is created as the leading body of the Mormon Church.