Births on August 8

Sabine Klaschka

Born on August 8, 1980

Sabine Klaschka, German tennis player

Sabine Klaschka (born 8 August 1980) is a retired German tennis player.

At the 2005 Wimbledon Championships she beat British number one Elena Baltacha, before she was defeated in the second round by sixth seed Elena Dementieva.

On 12 September 2005, she reached her all time ranking high of world No. 133.

Sabine's younger sister, Carmen, also had been a professional tennis player.

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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

Sabine Klaschka

Born on August 8, 1980

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