On this day: February 8th

On this day: February 8th

There are many and several events on this day in history. Read and discover what happened on this day: On this day: February 8th

Events On this day: February 8th

1879: Sandford Fleming proposes the use of time zones. The later introduction of Universal Standard Time, which is based on time zones, revolutionized timekeeping.
1910: The Boy Scouts of America begins.
1943: World War II: Battle of Guadalcanal.
1950: The Stasi, East Germany’s notorious secret police, is established. The “Staatssicherheit,” which was dissolved in 1990, is considered one of the most repressive intelligence agencies in the world.

1971: The NASDAQ holds its first trading day

The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations was the world’s first electronic stock exchange.
1960: The first 8 stars are added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame

More than 2400 five-pointed stars have since been embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to honor stars of the entertainment industry.
1950: The Stasi, East Germany’s notorious secret police, is established

1960: The first 8 stars are added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. More than 2400 five-pointed stars have since been embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to honor stars of the entertainment industry.
1971: Start of the NASDAQ stock market index.
2001: Disney’s California Adventure Park opens.

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