8 October 1573 October 8, 2015 Author: Staff Th end of the Spanish siege of Alkmaar which is the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years’ War. Famous Words of Inspiration..."To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost." Gustave Flaubert — Click here for more from Gustave Flaubert Related posts: 8 October 1968 8 October 1969 8 October 1645 8 October 1860 8 June 1949 Categories: History Tags: 1573, 8 October