This is our day guide for Thursday October 8th 2015 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?
Holidays on October 8th 2015
Croatia: Independence Day
Croatian Parliament Day is always celebrated on October 8th. It marks the day in 1991 when the Croatian parliament decided to terminate the constitutional links between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
Honduras: Discovery of America Day
Honours the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas
Peru: Battle of Angamos
The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.Go to Today | October 9th 2015
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| General Information for October 8th 2015 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 281 of 2015 | |
| 84 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1982 - Poland bans Solidarity and all trade unions. | |
| 1904 - Edmonton, Alberta is incorporated as a city. | |
| 1600 - San Marino adopts its written constitution. | |
| 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses his European territories. |
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