1995⚡ Event
Operation Southern Move
The Croatian Army and Croatian Defence Council launched Operation Southern Move, their last offensive in the Bosnian War.
warpolitics
What Happened on October 8?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 8 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportspoliticswartechnologyentertainmentdisastermusiclaw
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Historical Events on October 8(5)
1998⚡ Event
Oslo Airport Gardermoen opens
A new airport for Oslo, Norway, opened at Gardermoen, replacing a smaller one that had served as a backup to the city's previous main airport.
technology
2001⚡ Event
Milan Linate Airport disaster
Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided on take-off with a Cessna Citation II business jet at Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, killing 118 people.
disastertechnology
2016⚡ Event
Yemen War funeral bombing
A funeral in Sanaa was hit by two consecutive airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition, leaving 143–155 civilians dead and more than 525 injured.
warpolitics
2019⚡ Event
Protests in Baku
Anti-government protests calling for free and fair elections began in Baku, Azerbaijan.
politics
Birthdays on October 8(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Putthipong Assaratanakul
Putthipong Assaratanakul is a Thai actor and singer.
entertainment
2002🎂 Birth
Brian Thomas Jr. born
Brian Thomas Jr., an American football player, was born.
sports
2003🎂 Birth
Ángela Aguilar born
Ángela Aguilar, a Mexican-American singer, was born.
musicentertainment
Deaths on October 8(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Whitey Ford
Whitey Ford was an American professional baseball pitcher.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson was an American lawyer and politician.
lawpolitics
2025🕊️ Death
Miguel Ángel Russo
Miguel Ángel Russo was an Argentine footballer and manager.
sports
October 8 in History
October 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 8
Examples currently recorded for October 8 include Operation Southern Move (1995), Oslo Airport Gardermoen opens (1998), Milan Linate Airport disaster (2001). View all events →
Birthdays on October 8
People recorded as born on October 8 include Putthipong Assaratanakul, Camila Rossi, Brian Thomas Jr.. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 8
Remembered figures who died on October 8 include Whitey Ford, Pat Fischer, Tim Johnson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 8?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 8: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 8?
- One event currently recorded for October 8 is: Operation Southern Move.
- Who was born on October 8?
- People recorded as born on October 8 include Putthipong Assaratanakul, Camila Rossi, Brian Thomas Jr..
- How many historical events are recorded for October 8?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 8.
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