March 8: Major Events in World History
March 8, 2026
5. 1658
Denmark–Norway’s King Frederik III signs the Treaty of Roskilde after defeat by Sweden in the Northern Wars. Denmark is forced to cede major territories, dramatically shifting the balance of power in Scandinavia.
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