August 08

Wednesday 08, 1973:

Kim Dae-Jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is kidnapped from a Tokyo hotel.

Thursday 08, 1929:

The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins a round-the-world flight (will end on August 29).

Saturday 08, 1863:

American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (Davis will refuse the request upon receipt).

Monday 08, 1605:

The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden.

Thursday 08, 1585:

John Davis enters Cumberland Sound in quest for the North West Passage.