8 January 871 January 8, 2016 Author: Staff Alfred the Great repels an invasion by Danelaw Vikings. Famous Words of Inspiration..."How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments." Benjamin Franklin — Click here for more from Benjamin Franklin Related posts: 29 May 1982 2 November 1947 19 January 1661 3 February 1534 8 January 1835 8 January 2011 23 January 1986 8 January 1863 23 January 1986 8 January 1912 Categories: History Tags: 8 January, 871