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?
Holidays on October 8th 2016
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.Regional
India (regional): Durga Puja
Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
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 2016
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| General Information for October 8th 2016 | |
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| 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 | |
| 1991 - Croatia votes to sever constitutional relations with Yugoslavia, rendering the country fully independent. | |
| 1967 - Guerrilla leader Che Guevara and his men are captured in Bolivia. | |
| 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. | |
| 1821 - The government of general José de San Martín establishes the Peruvian Navy. |
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