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8 August in history.

5 moments from 1786 to 1969: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Abbey Road

1969

The Abbey Road crossing. Photographer Iain Macmillan took the picture of the Beatles walking across a zebra crossing outside their studio. It became one of the most copied album covers ever.

Wikipedia: Abbey Road

Photo: John Kosh / Iain Macmillan / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 8 August

  1. Mont Blanc together with Aiguille du Midi

    1786

    Mont Blanc is climbed

    Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard reached the top of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.

    Wikipedia: Mont BlancWikipedia: Jacques Balmat

    Photo: Hseugut / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  2. Orville Wright, age 34, head and shoulders, with mustache

    1908

    Wilbur Wright amazes France

    Wilbur Wright flew in public for the first time, at a racecourse near Le Mans, and silenced doubters.

    Wikipedia: Wright brothers

    Photo: Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright (credited as photographers) [1] , [2] / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Endurance (1912 ship)

    1914

    Endurance sets sail

    Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance left Plymouth for Antarctica.

    Wikipedia: Endurance (1912 ship)Wikipedia: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition

    Photo: Frank Hurley / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  4. People watching the landing of Zeppelin LZ 127

    1929

    Round the world by Zeppelin

    The airship Graf Zeppelin set off from New Jersey on a trip around the world, which it completed in 21 days.

    Wikipedia: LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin

    Photo: Grombo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.