On this day in Europe - 8 April
8 April 2026
On this day in 1820, the Venus de Milo, one of the world’s most famous ancient statues, is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos.
On this day in 1886, British prime minister Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill.
On this day in 1911, physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovers superconductivity.
On this day in 1973, Pablo Picasso dies at age 91.
On this day in 1993, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joins the UN.
On this day in 1886, British prime minister Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill.
On this day in 1911, physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovers superconductivity.
On this day in 1973, Pablo Picasso dies at age 91.
On this day in 1993, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joins the UN.