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TODAY IN HISTORY – 8th Nov, 2025 – Africa World News

By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.

There may be a thin line between the past and the future however, what is much more important is how we are presently learning from the past to make better decisions in the future.

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On today’s episode of Today in History, we have outlined a series of historical events that can trap your attention and give your time some value.

Kindly scroll down to feed your eyes.

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On this day in 1895, while experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray.

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Still on this day in 1901, Gospel riots: Bloody clashes take place in Athens following the translation of the Gospels into demotic Greek.

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According to Today in History, on this day in 1942, World War II: French Resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French patriots neutralize Vichyist XIXth Army Corps after 15 hours of fighting, and arrest several Vichyist generals, allowing the immediate success of Operation Torch in Algiers.

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Today in History shows that on this day in 1983, TAAG Angola Airlines Flight 462 crashed after takeoff from Lubango Airport killing all 130 people on board. UNITA claims to have shot down the aircraft, though this is disputed.

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Today in History also reveals that on this day in 1997, Eritrea adopts the nakfa as its official currency.

Golden Eaglets U17 World Cup Champions

On November 8, 2015, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets made history by defeating Mali 2–0 in the final to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Coquimbo, Chile. Striker Victor Osimhen scored a historic goal in the 56th minute to finish the tournament with an all-time record of 10 goals, before Funsho Bamgboye sealed the victory, crowning Nigeria as world champions for a record fifth time.

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And amazingly, just last night, the Nigerian Flamingos won the FIFA U-17 Female World Cup in Morocco, making Nigeria the only team in the world to have won the competition both in the male and female categories. Awesome stuff!!!

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One day at a time… You’re the point man 👉🏻 Keep pointing in the right direction.

Today in History!

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