March 08

Sunday 08, 1942:

World War II: Japan captures Rangoon, Burma.

Tuesday 08, 1921:

Spanish Premier Eduardo Dato is assassinated while exiting the parliament building in Madrid.

Saturday 08, 1884:

Susan B. Anthony testified before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives arguing for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote.

Friday 08, 1844:

King Oscar I ascends to the throne of Sweden-Norway

Wednesday 08, 1702:

Very unexpectedly, Anne Stuart, the sister of the childless Mary II, becomes Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland after the death of William III of Orange from injuries he suffered in a fall from his horse.