February 08 in history: Beheading of Queen of Scots, establishment of East Germany's notorious secret police and more
| Updated: Feb 08, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
From the beheading of Queen of Scots to the establishment of East Germany's notorious secret police, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history:
Mary, Queen of Scots is beheaded
Mary, Queen of Scots is beheaded.
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Isaac Newton reads first optics paper before Royal Society in London
Isaac Newton reads first optics paper before Royal Society in London.
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The Stasi, East Germany's notorious secret police, is established
The Stasi, East Germany's notorious secret police, is established.
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The first 8 stars are added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The first 8 stars are added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Nasdaq Composite stock market index debuts with 50 companies
Nasdaq Composite stock market index debuts with 50 companies.