Washington, United States. A series of political, military, cultural and historical developments marked July 8 across different years, ranging from a regional non-aggression treaty in 1937 to Israel’s launch of Operation Protective Edge in 2014.
1937: Non-aggression treaty signed
Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq and Turkey signed a non-aggression treaty in 1937.
1943: Jean Moulin dies
Jean Moulin, a hero of the French resistance, died in 1943. Known as “Max,” he coordinated resistance in occupied France but was captured and tortured by the Gestapo and died of his injuries.
1967: Vivien Leigh dies
British stage and screen actress Vivien Leigh died in 1967. She was best known for her role in the film “Gone with the Wind”.
1976: Richard Nixon disbarred
Former U.S. president Richard Nixon was disbarred by a New York court in 1976 after his obstruction of justice during the Watergate affair.
1993: Floating swimming pool sinks in Seine
The world’s first floating swimming pool, built in the 18th century, sank in the river Seine in 1993.
2002: OAU replaced ahead of African Union launch
African leaders formally ended the Organisation of African Unity at a two-day summit in Durban in 2002 in preparation for the launch of the African Union the following day.
2003: Giant panda returned to the wild
The first giant panda to be returned to the wild after being raised by humans was reported in 2003.
2005: G8 agrees to increase aid for Africa
Group of Eight leaders meeting in Gleneagles, Scotland, agreed in 2005 to more than double aid for Africa to $50 billion.
2007: Chandra Shekhar dies
Former Indian prime minister and socialist politician Chandra Shekhar died in 2007 at the age of 80.
2014: Israel launches Gaza offensive
Israel launched its Gaza offensive in 2014 under “Operation Protective Edge”.