Dec 8 in history: King Gustaf V of Sweden accedes to Swedish throne and more

 | Updated: Dec 08, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

From US entering WWII as Congress declares war against Imperial Japan to ISI bombing the city of Baghdad, killing at least 127 people, we have it all.

Let's dive in today's history.

King Gustaf V of Sweden accedes to Swedish throne

King Gustaf V of Sweden accedes to Swedish throne

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US enters WWII as Congress declares war against Imperial Japan

US enters WWII as Congress declares war against Imperial Japan

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John Lennon is fatally shot by a fan in New York

John Lennon is fatally shot by a fan in New York

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ISI bombs the city of Baghdad, kills at least 127 people

ISI bombs the city of Baghdad, kills at least 127 people

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Riots break out in Singapore after fatal accident in Little India

Riots break out in Singapore after fatal accident in Little India

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