Births on August 8

Jack Cassel

Born on August 8, 1980

Jack Cassel, American baseball player

Joseph "Jack" Buren Cassel II (born August 8, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros organizations. He retired from professional baseball in 2010 after suffering a career ending shoulder injury. He now runs the Listings and Capital Markets group for Nasdaq. In addition, he is a co-founder and board member of Players for the Planet, a non-profit organization that utilizes professional athletes to promote and inspire environmental awareness.

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Events on 1980

26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

United States Congress
Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
9 Oct

14th Dalai Lama
Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Births on August 8

Jack Cassel

Born on August 8, 1980

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Events on 1980

Egypt

United States Congress

Nelson Mandela

Islamic Revolution

14th Dalai Lama