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?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 8 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
sportspoliticswartechnologyentertainmentdisastermusiclaw
Hero image inspired by: Croatian Army
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
Famous Birthdays on October 8(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Putthipong Assaratanakul
Putthipong Assaratanakul is a Thai actor and singer.
entertainment
2003🎂 Birth
Ángela Aguilar born
Ángela Aguilar, a Mexican-American singer, was born.
musicentertainment
Notable Deaths on October 8(5)
October 8 in History
October 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1995 to the present day.
Major Events on October 8
Among the most notable events on October 8: Operation Southern Move (1995), Oslo Airport Gardermoen opens (1998), Milan Linate Airport disaster (2001). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 8
Notable figures born on October 8 include Putthipong Assaratanakul, Camila Rossi, Brian Thomas Jr.. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- October 8 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on October 8?
- One of the most notable events on October 8 is: Operation Southern Move.
- Who was born on October 8?
- Famous figures born on October 8 include Putthipong Assaratanakul, Camila Rossi, Brian Thomas Jr..
- How many historical events happened on October 8?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 8, spanning centuries of world history.
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