Discover what happened on 8 August 1866 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Hugo Wislicenus
- Josef Šembera (Czech draftsman and graphic artist, author of many drawings from old Prague and the Czech countryside (1794-1866))
- Newton Deming Strong (American politician)
- W. E. Scholz (German composer and conductor)
- George Briscoe ((1792-1866))
- Erhard Michael Ludwig Hagen
- Abigail Witham ((1785-1866))
- Graf Karl Strachwitz von Gross-Zauche und Camminetz ((1796-1866))
- Augustine Marie Armande de Maynard de la Claye (8 Dec 1842 Luçon – 8 Aug 1866 St.Florent-des-Bois)
- Pierre-Charles Lehuby