What are the important events that happened on October 8, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
October 8, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day
October 8, 1944 is the 282nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 84 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 25, 1944 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaoctacontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $275.87. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Monkey is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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October 8, 1944 Historical Events
- 1944 –World War II: The Battle of Crucifix Hill occurs on Crucifix Hill just outside Aachen. Capt. Bobbie Brown receives a Medal of Honor for his heroics in this battle.
Who were born on October 8, 1944?
- 1944 –Dale Dye, American actor and marine
- 1944 –Ed Kirkpatrick, American baseball player (d. 2010)
- 1944 –Susan Raye, American singer
Who died on October 8, 1944?
- 1944 –Wendell Willkie, American politician (b. 1892)
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