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.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 | |
| 1904 - Edmonton, Alberta is incorporated as a city. | |
| 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. | |
| 1075 - Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. |
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