This is our day guide for Sunday October 8th 2017 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 2017
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.
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 2017
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| General Information for October 8th 2017 | |
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| There are 2 public holidays today. | |
| Day 281 of 2017 | |
| 84 days left in 2017 | |
| Week 40 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Croatia votes to sever constitutional relations with Yugoslavia, rendering the country fully independent. | |
| 1962 - Algeria joins the United Nations. | |
| 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. |
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