January 8
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Events[edit]
- 1861 – A group of men under Colonel William H. Chase attempt to take control of the Union-held Fort Barrancas but are repelled by gunfire at around 11:00 PM.
- 1889 – Edward A. Perry leaves office as Governor of Florida.
- 1971 – The Gulf Islands National Seashore is established.