Today in History for 8th August 1979

Historical Events

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- Iraqi president Saddam Hussein executes 22 political opponents

Famous Birthdays

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- Paris Latsis, Greek shipping heir
- Rashard Lewis, American basketball player
- Richard Harwood, British cellist
- Sam Totman, English musician (Dragonforce)

Famous Deaths

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- Nicholas Monsarrat, British novelist (b. 1910)

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