Other Notable Events for October 8

History & Quotes / October 08, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1871, a massive Chicago fire destroyed more than 17,000 buildings, killed more than 300 people and left 100,000 homeless.

In 1912, Montenegro declared war against the ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 8

History & Quotes / October 08, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Argentine dictator Juan Peron in 1895
- gossip columnist Rona Barrett in 1936 (age 88)
- Tennis Hall of Fame member Fred Stolle in 1938 (age 86)
- actor Paul ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 08, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2024 with 84 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, October 8

History & Quotes / October 08, 2024

On October 8th, 1932, the Indian Air Force was established.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 07, 2024

A thought for the day: "Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up. -- American writer James Baldwin

Other Notable Events for October 7

History & Quotes / October 07, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1913, for the first time, Henry Ford's entire Highland Park automobile factory was run on a continuously moving assembly line.

In 1916, Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland ...Read More