November 08 in history: Chandrayaan-1 reaches moon's orbit, and more

 | Updated: Nov 08, 2020, 10:59 AM IST

India's announcement of demonetisation, the discovery of X-ray and more — here's what happened on this day in history

1895

German professor Wilhelm Röntgen accidentally discovers X-ray

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1923

Hitler launches his first attempt at seizing power in Germany

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2008

India's space mission Chandrayaan-1 reaches moon's orbit

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2013

Over 7,000 people die as Super Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines

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2016

India announces demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes

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