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International observance days, weeks, and months for January 8, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
Events that occurred on January 8 throughout history
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address to Congress in Federal Hall in New York City.
Congress overrides Andrew Johnson's veto of a bill granting Blacks the right to vote in Washington, D.C. At the time, citizens of D.C. had no representation in Congress, though they did have a local governing body.
BBC TV debuts the television series All Creatures Great and Small based on the autobiographical books by author James Herriot. January 8th Celebrated Birthdays
