Mass protests erupted in Belarus following the presidential election, which was widely regarded as rigged in favor of incumbent Alexander Lukashenko.
In History, Today on August 8
Today we explore events from the year 870 to the year 2020. Events span the globe, from the countries of Poland, Myanmar, Portugal, Italy, China, Scotland, Papal States (modern-day Italy), USA, Australia, Georgia, Thailand, Frankish Empire, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, United Kingdom, France, Belarus, Brazil, United States.