What is special about October 8th?
This Day in History: October 8 On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began in the barn of Patrick and Catherine O’Leary, and, by the time the blaze died out two days later, a large swath of the city had been devastated and some 300 people killed.
Is there a national day on October 8th?
October 8, 2020 – NATIONAL FLUFFERNUTTER DAY – NATIONAL PIEROGI DAY – AMERICAN TOUCH TAG DAY – National Day Calendar.
What are October babies called?
Libra
Your October baby will be a Libra or Scorpio. If your baby’s birthday falls at the beginning of the month, they’re a balanced, social and fair-minded Libra. After October 22nd your little one falls under the passionate and powerful Scorpio sign.
Who was born on Oct 8th?
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Bruno Mars, Chevy Chase, Jesse Jackson, Kim Wayans, Matt Damon, Sigourney Weaver and more.
What are some historical events on October 8?
1928 Joseph Szigeti debuted Alfredo Casella’s Violin Concerto. 1929 A’s Howard Ehmke (7-2) sets World Series record striking out 13 Cubs 1929 Mohammed Nadir Khan occupies Kabul Afghanistan and drives out Habibullah Ghazi 1930 Philadelphia A’s beat St Louis Cards, 4 games to 2 in 27th World Series 1932 The Indian Air Force is established.
What are the holidays in October in the United States?
October 14 1 National Dessert Day 2 National Fossil Day * (second Wednesday) 3 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day * (second Wednesday)
Who was the first person to die on October 8?
October 8 Events in HistoryOctober 8 Birthdays – October 8 Deaths. 2014. Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person to develop Ebola in the U.S., dies after 11 days in a Dallas hospital; he was sent home after an initial hospital visit despite stating he had been in West Africa, but he was admitted upon his return two days later.
Which is the first National Day in October?
October National Days – National Day Calendar. October 1. National Black Dog Day. National Hair Day. Fire Pup Day. National Homemade Cookies Day. National Manufacturing Day – First Friday in October. National Body Language Day – First Friday in October. World Smile Day – First Friday in October.
