8 January 871 January 8, 2016 Author: Staff Alfred the Great repels an invasion by Danelaw Vikings. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Look to be treated by others as you have treated others." Publius Syrus — Click here for more from Publius Syrus 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