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?
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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. | |
1982 - Poland bans Solidarity and all trade unions. | |
1904 - Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is incorporated as a city. | |
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. |