November 08

Tuesday 08, 1994:

For the first time in 40 years the United States Republican Party takes control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in midterm congressional elections.

Tuesday 08, 1988:

U.S. presidential election, 1988: George H. W. Bush is elected over Michael Dukakis.

Tuesday 08, 1892:

U.S. presidential election, 1892: Grover Cleveland is elected over Benjamin Harrison and James B. Weaver to win the second of his non-consecutive terms.

Sunday 08, 1620:

The Battle of White Mountain, the first battle in the Thirty Years' War, takes place near Prague, ending in a decisive Catholic victory in only two hours.

Saturday 08, 1519:

Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great pomp as would befit a returning god.