Day Guide for Saturday October 8th 2016 What are the holidays on October 8th 2016?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 8th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

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General Information for October 8th 2016
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 282 of 2016
84 days left in 2016
Week 40 of the year
On this Day in History
1939 - World War II: Germany annexes Western Poland.
1912 - First Balkan War begins: Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire.
1879 - War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos, Peruvian Admiral Miguel Grau is killed in the encounter.
1860 - Telegraph line between Los Angeles and San Francisco opens.