This is our day guide for Tuesday October 8th 2024 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 2024
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.Observances on October 8th 2024
United Nations: World Migratory Bird Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Migratory Bird Day
USA: American Touch Tag Day
You're it! So it's your turn to celebrate this simple but fun game for all ages.
USA: National Fluffernutter Day
Peanut Butter isn't in a monogamous relationship with jelly. It sometimes jumps between two slices of bread with marshallow creme - the fluffernutter!
USA: National Pierogi Day
National Pierogi Day celebrates the famous Polish Dumplings
United Kingdom: World Octopus Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Octopus Day
Croatia: Croatian Parliament Day
Marks the day in 1991 when the Croatian parliament decided to terminate the constitutional links between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
India: Indian Air Force Day
The Air Force Day is celebrated every year on October 8, the day Indian Air Force was officially established in 1932.October 7th 2024 | Go to Today | October 9th 2024
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| General Information for October 8th 2024 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 282 of 2024 | |
| 84 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 41 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1944 - In World War II, the Battle of Crucifix Hill begins just outside Aachen, Germany. The US troops win. | |
| 1912 - First Balkan War begins: Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire. | |
| 1904 - Edmonton, Alberta is incorporated as a city. | |
| 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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