Portal:South East England/On This Day/April 8
- 1093: The dedication of the present Winchester Cathedral took place. The building replaced Old Minster, Winchester.
- 1905: Anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph was born in Easebourne, West Sussex.
- 1927: Romance author Tilly Armstrong was born in Sutton, Surrey.
- 1937: Footballer Tony Barton was also born in Sutton.
- 1949: Director John Madden was born in Portsmouth.
- 1956: Actor Jim Piddock was born in Rochester.
- 1961: Footballer Brian McDermott was born in Slough, Berkshire.