August 8 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Quit India Movement Launched
Mahatma Gandhi launches the Quit India Movement (August Kranti) at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay, giving the powerful call to "Do or Die."
ASEAN is Formed
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is established in Bangkok by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
The Great Train Robbery
A gang of 15 thieves robs a Royal Mail train heading to London, stealing £2.6 million in what became known as the Great Train Robbery.
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