This is our day guide for Sunday October 8th 2023 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 2023 | |
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There are 2 public holidays today. | |
Day 281 of 2023 | |
84 days left in 2023 | |
Week 40 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1952 - The Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash kills 112 people. | |
1944 - In World War II, the Battle of Crucifix Hill begins just outside Aachen, Germany. The US troops win. | |
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. | |
314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses his European territories. |