This Day In History, April 8th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on April 8th.
At the Battle of Lake Trasimene in 217 BC, Hannibal's Carthaginian forces beat Gaius Flaminius' Roman army, killing almost 15,000 Roman soldiers.
At Kushinagar, India, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana, or the ultimate end of awareness.
A farmer called Yorgos Kentrotas unearthed the Venus de Milo statue in 1820 on the Greek island of Milos.
The United States Constitution's 17th Amendment, which established direct public election of senators, was enacted in 1913.
1974 saw Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run of his career, shattering Babe Ruth's long-standing record.
April 8th, 217 BC: Battle of Lake Trasimene - Carthaginian forces under Hannibal defeated the Roman army of Gaius Flaminius, resulting in the loss of over 15,000 Roman soldiers.
The Second Punic War was fought in central Italy, and one of the key battles was the Battle of Lake Trasimene between the Roman Republic and Carthage. The Carthaginian leader Hannibal used a surprise strike tactic to ambush the Roman army and deliver a crushing defeat. The Carthaginian casualties were considered to be negligible, whereas the Roman losses were estimated to be roughly 15,000 troops. The conflict is viewed as a big win for Hannibal and a devastating loss for Rome.
Gautama Buddha achieved Parinirvana (final cessation of consciousness) at Kushinagar, India.
Although it is commonly accepted that Gautama Buddha attained Nirvana on April 8, the actual year is thought to have been closer to 483 BC than to 563 BC. Parinirvana, the ultimate state of total freedom from suffering, is thought to have been attained by Buddha after a protracted and devoted spiritual quest. His last resting place was in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's small town of Kushinagar, where a shrine and a stupa have been erected in his honor. His passing is remembered each year on Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, as a significant moment in Buddhist history.
The Venus de Milo statue was discovered on the island of Milos in Greece by a peasant named Yorgos Kentrotas.
On April 8, 1820, the Aegean Sea island of Milos hosted the discovery of the Venus de Milo, one of the most well-known works of ancient Greek sculpture. A local farmer called Yorgos Kentrotas discovered the statue while excavating on his property. He discovered the statue's top torso and arms. The statue is thought to have been made by Greek sculptor Alexandros of Antioch, who worked in the second century BC. It is currently kept at Paris's Louvre Museum and is regarded as a masterpiece of classical Greek art.
The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, establishing direct election of Senators by popular vote.
On April 8, 1913, the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution was approved, establishing the direct popular election of senators. Senators were formerly chosen by state legislatures before the amendment. The amendment sought to give people more influence over the choice of their senators in response to worries about corruption and political gridlock in state legislatures. Currently, a significant aspect of American democracy is the direct election of senators.
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record.
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth's long-standing record of 714 home runs on April 8, 1974, when he hit his 715th career home run during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Due of the racial discrimination he encountered and the death threats he got while attempting to break the record, Aaron's accomplishment was particularly noteworthy. His victory over discrimination was hailed, and he went on to represent tenacity and greatness in American athletics.