In History, Today on April 8

The University of Kraków, one of the oldest universities in the world, was founded by King Casimir III the Great.

Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in New York City, was dedicated.

The Venus de Milo, an ancient Greek statue, was discovered on the island of Milos in the Aegean Sea.

Longacre Square in Manhattan was renamed Times Square after The New York Times moved its headquarters there.

The League of Nations, established after World War I to promote peace, was officially dissolved, transferring its assets to the United Nations.

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record.

Former tennis player Arthur Ashe announced he had contracted HIV from a blood transfusion.

Baghdad fell to American forces during the Iraq War, marking a significant moment in the conflict as the regime of Saddam Hussein began to collapse.

The United States and Russia signed the New START treaty in Prague, aiming to reduce the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads.

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away at the age of 87, marking the end of an era for British politics.

Microsoft ended support for Windows XP, a widely used operating system, prompting concerns about security vulnerabilities for users who did not upgrade.

The Sudanese military ousted President Omar al-Bashir from power after months of protests against his 30-year rule. The military announced a two-year transitional period to be followed by elections.

Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, clearing the way for Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee.