Explore the full date: Today in History – September 8.
September 8, AD 9 | The Teutoburg Forest Disaster — and the Date Problem
In early September AD 9, Arminius's coalition destroyed three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest. The battle is often dated to September 8 or 9, but the exact day is uncertain.
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