Today In History 1108

(8 Nov 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: November 8th, 1923: Nazi leader Adolf Hitler makes his first attempt to seize power in Germany. He launches a failed coup in the city of Munich, an event that becomes known as the Beer Hall Putsch . Hitler ultimately achieves his goal when he becomes Germany's dictator in the following decade. 1960: Democrat John F. Kennedy wins the presidency, beating Republican Richard Nixon in a close finish. The Senator from Massachusetts edges out the incumbent Vice President by fewer than 120-thousand votes. 1966: Future President Ronald Reagan makes the jump from the silver screen to politics. The then-movie actor is elected California's governor. He wins the White House fourteen years later. 1949: Bonnie Raitt --- singer and songwriter --- is born in Burbank, California. And, 1971: British rock band Led Zeppelin releases the album ''Led Zeppelin Four.'' Among the tracks: the epic song "Stairway to Heaven." Today in History, November 8th, 2026. The Associated Press. =========================================================== Clients are reminded: to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. STORYLINE: =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/994e9de44c3d45979b3d600c1a61488b