8th September in History
September 8th
1504 Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled in Florence.
1664 The Dutch surrender the colony of New Netherland, including New Amsterdam (modern-day New York), to a force of about 300 English soldiers.
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In July 1883, the steamship Rishanglys left three seamen who were suffering from cholera on the island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel, one of whom subsequently died on 8th September 1884. There was no accommodation for them apart from a canvas tent, and their presence prompted the regular inhabitants to demand compensation from Cardiff Council, claiming that they had lost income from visitors and could no longer sell vegetables grown on their farms.
In 1896, The Marquis of Bute, who was at that time the owner of Flat Holm, leased the remaining land that was not already in use by the military or the lighthouse to the Cardiff Corporation. A permanent cholera sanatorium was built which remained in use until its eventual closure in 1935. Its derelict remains are still visible to this day.
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1831 William IV is crowned King of Great Britain at the age of 64, becoming the oldest person to assume the British throne, until King Charles in 2022.
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For volunteering to go to the battle front, to rescue a wounded officer at Sebastopol on 8th September 1855 during The Crimean War, Cardiff-born corporal Robert Shields of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (later the Royal Welch Fusiliers) was awarded the Victoria Cross.
The Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856) was a conflict over the territories of the declining Ottoman Empire, between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French, British and Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The conflict mainly took place on the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine located on the northern coast of the Black Sea.
The Crimean War is known for logistical and tactical errors, the lessons learned from which changed the future course of warfare. It is also famous for the pioneering work of nurses, Betsi Cadwaladr and Florence Nightingale.
Tân yn Llŷn (Fire in Llŷn) - 8th September 1936.
When the government decided to on establish an RAF bombing school at the historic and cultural site of Penyberth on the Llŷn peninsula, despite approximately half a million protests, there was intense anger throughout Wales.
Three Plaid Cymru members, Saunders Lewis, Lewis Valentine and DJ Williams, decided that the only course of action remaining was to set fire to the bombing school. this they duly did on 8th September 1936, giving themselves up immediately at Pwllheli police station. At their subsequent trial at the Old Bailey in London, the three men were sentenced to nine months imprisonment in Wormwood Scrubs, but on their release they were treated to a hero’s welcome at a pavilion in Caernarfon, by 15,000 people and the incident has attained iconic status among Welsh nationalists
On 8th September 1958, the first Welsh Language School outside of Wales opened its doors for the first time. It had 12 pupils, and was based in Hungerford Road in London. Since then, it has been housed in Paddington, Willeseden Green Chapel, Stonebridge, and now it’s present home in Hanwell Community Centre. It provides full time education for children between 3 and 11, and follows the Welsh curriculum.
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The Severn Bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye, between Chepstow and Aust, was opened on 8th September 1966.
1966 "Star Trek" premieres on NBC-TV starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, with the episode "The Man Trap".
8 Sep 1968
Led Zeppelin appeared at Raventlow Parken, Nykobing, Falster, Denmark supported by The Beatnicks and The Ladybirds, (who were a all girl topless go-go dancing outfit). This was the group's third ever live gig.
8 Sep 1968
The Beatles were seen performing ‘Hey Jude’ on the UK television show 'Frost On Sunday' in front of an invited audience. The song was the first single from The Beatles' record label Apple Records and at over seven minutes in length, 'Hey Jude' was, at the time, the longest single ever to top the British charts. It also spent nine weeks as No.1 in the United States—the longest run at the top of the American charts for a Beatles' single.
1504 Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled in Florence.
1664 The Dutch surrender the colony of New Netherland, including New Amsterdam (modern-day New York), to a force of about 300 English soldiers.
..
In July 1883, the steamship Rishanglys left three seamen who were suffering from cholera on the island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel, one of whom subsequently died on 8th September 1884. There was no accommodation for them apart from a canvas tent, and their presence prompted the regular inhabitants to demand compensation from Cardiff Council, claiming that they had lost income from visitors and could no longer sell vegetables grown on their farms.
In 1896, The Marquis of Bute, who was at that time the owner of Flat Holm, leased the remaining land that was not already in use by the military or the lighthouse to the Cardiff Corporation. A permanent cholera sanatorium was built which remained in use until its eventual closure in 1935. Its derelict remains are still visible to this day.
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1831 William IV is crowned King of Great Britain at the age of 64, becoming the oldest person to assume the British throne, until King Charles in 2022.
…
For volunteering to go to the battle front, to rescue a wounded officer at Sebastopol on 8th September 1855 during The Crimean War, Cardiff-born corporal Robert Shields of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (later the Royal Welch Fusiliers) was awarded the Victoria Cross.
The Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856) was a conflict over the territories of the declining Ottoman Empire, between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French, British and Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The conflict mainly took place on the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine located on the northern coast of the Black Sea.
The Crimean War is known for logistical and tactical errors, the lessons learned from which changed the future course of warfare. It is also famous for the pioneering work of nurses, Betsi Cadwaladr and Florence Nightingale.
Tân yn Llŷn (Fire in Llŷn) - 8th September 1936.
When the government decided to on establish an RAF bombing school at the historic and cultural site of Penyberth on the Llŷn peninsula, despite approximately half a million protests, there was intense anger throughout Wales.
Three Plaid Cymru members, Saunders Lewis, Lewis Valentine and DJ Williams, decided that the only course of action remaining was to set fire to the bombing school. this they duly did on 8th September 1936, giving themselves up immediately at Pwllheli police station. At their subsequent trial at the Old Bailey in London, the three men were sentenced to nine months imprisonment in Wormwood Scrubs, but on their release they were treated to a hero’s welcome at a pavilion in Caernarfon, by 15,000 people and the incident has attained iconic status among Welsh nationalists
On 8th September 1958, the first Welsh Language School outside of Wales opened its doors for the first time. It had 12 pupils, and was based in Hungerford Road in London. Since then, it has been housed in Paddington, Willeseden Green Chapel, Stonebridge, and now it’s present home in Hanwell Community Centre. It provides full time education for children between 3 and 11, and follows the Welsh curriculum.
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The Severn Bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye, between Chepstow and Aust, was opened on 8th September 1966.
1966 "Star Trek" premieres on NBC-TV starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, with the episode "The Man Trap".
8 Sep 1968
Led Zeppelin appeared at Raventlow Parken, Nykobing, Falster, Denmark supported by The Beatnicks and The Ladybirds, (who were a all girl topless go-go dancing outfit). This was the group's third ever live gig.
8 Sep 1968
The Beatles were seen performing ‘Hey Jude’ on the UK television show 'Frost On Sunday' in front of an invited audience. The song was the first single from The Beatles' record label Apple Records and at over seven minutes in length, 'Hey Jude' was, at the time, the longest single ever to top the British charts. It also spent nine weeks as No.1 in the United States—the longest run at the top of the American charts for a Beatles' single.
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