8 February 1879 February 8, 2016 Author: Staff In Sydney, Australia, the England cricket team is attacked during a riot during a match. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 28 December 1879 28 December 1879 5 April 1879 11 January 1879 14 January 1933 14 January 1933 11 February 1531 8 February 1250 8 February 1855 8 February 1855 Categories: History Tags: 1879, 8 February