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August 8

 * 1588 - Battle of Gravelines ends, marking the end of the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England.
 * 1647 - Battle of Dangan Hill - Irish forces are defeated by British Parliamentary forces.
 * 1863 - American Civil War: Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt).
 * 1918 - World War I: Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous victories with a push through the German front lines.
 * 1945 - World War II: The Soviet Union declares war on Japan and invades Manchuria.
 * 1988 - Iran-Iraq War: Resolution 598 became effective, ending all combat operations. The peace between both countries was restored 12 days later.