Royal last name Mountbatten-Windsor

On February 8, 1960

Queen Elizabeth II announced that the Royal family is called Windsor, while her offspring are named Mountbatten-Windsor.

This Day in History - February 8

1926

Walt Disney Studios was formed after previously being known as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.

1622

English parliament was dissolved by King James I of England after a disagreement about his son Charles marrying Princess Maria of Spain.

2009

R&B superstar Rihanna was assaulted by Chris Brown, her boyfriend at the time.

1992

Right Said Fred hit number one on the US Hot 100 Charts with 'I'm too Sexy.'

1924

The first state execution in the US was performed in the state of Nevada.

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