What major historical events are listed for Sept. 8 in Today in History?

The date includes events ranging from the Roman destruction of what remained of Jerusalem in 70 to the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Other entries mention the Battle of Kulikovo, Michelangelo’s David, the founding of St. Augustine, the surrender of New Netherland, the siege of Leningrad, and the Black September hijackings.

When did the siege of Leningrad begin and who was involved?

The siege of Leningrad began in 1941 during World War II. It was carried out by German, Finnish, and later Spanish troops, while Soviet forces repelled the invasion over more than 28 months.

TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026

Q: What happened when Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022?

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle after ruling for 70 years as the U.K.’s longest-serving monarch. Her eldest son inherited the throne as King Charles III.

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Summary

TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026 lists several major historical events that happened on this date. It notes the Roman army under General Titus completing the siege of Jerusalem in 70, and Queen Elizabeth II dying at Balmoral Castle in 2022 after a 70-year reign. The entry also includes the Battle of Kulikovo, Michelangelo’s David, the first permanent European settlement in the US, the surrender of New Netherland, the start of the siege of Leningrad, and the Black September hijackings.

Key Facts

In 70, General Titus and the Roman army completed the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occupation and plundering.
In 1504, Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence.
In 1664, the Dutch surrendered the colony of New Netherland, including New York, to 300 English soldiers.

Published Sep 7, 2026 10:50 am KST

70-Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occupation and plundering

1380-Battle of Kulikovo: Moscow's great monarch Dmitry defeats the Mongols, beginning the decline of the Tatars

1504-Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled in Florence

1565-First permanent European settlement in the US is founded in St. Augustine, Florida

1664-Dutch surrender colony of New Netherland, including New York, to 300 English soldiers

1941-Siege of Leningrad by German, Finnish, and eventually Spanish troops begins during World War II; battle lasts over 28 months as Soviets repel the invasion; well over a million lives are lost

1970-Black September hijackings begin as three airliners are hijacked and destroyed by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

2022-Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral Castle after ruling for 70 years as the U.K.'s longest-serving monarch; her eldest son inherits the throne as King Charles III

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