What happened on Friday October 08, 1926?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1926:

• Birth of Ruth Ellis, Infamous British Murderess Ruth Ellis was born on October 8, 1926, and would later become notorious in British criminal history. She is remembered as the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom, hanged in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover. Her case sparked significant debate about capital punishment in Britain.
• Birth of Carmencita Lara, Peruvian Singer Carmencita Lara, a renowned Peruvian singer, was born on October 8, 1926. She became a significant figure in Peruvian music, contributing to the cultural landscape of her country throughout her lifetime. Lara passed away in 2018, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that spanned several decades.
• Birth of Yvon Dupuis, Canadian Politician Yvon Dupuis, a Canadian politician, was born on October 8, 1926. While details of his political career are incomplete, he was an active participant in Canadian political life during the mid-20th century. His contributions to Canadian governance and public service remain part of the nation's political history.

Events in 1926

October 08, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1926

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1926

October 08, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 281st day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1926 can also be written as 10/8/1926 in the US and as 8/10/1926 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1926 in October 1926 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1926:

• Louise Hay

  Influential American self-help author who pioneered the concept of positive thinking and personal healing.

• Jean Parent

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on October 8th

October 08, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1926 was Breezin' Along with the Breeze by Johnny Marvin, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Johnny Marvin - Breezin' Along with the Breeze
2. Revelers - The Blue Room

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1926 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 1926 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 08, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:24 am and setting at 07:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1926

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Someone born on October 08, 1926 is:

98 years 7 months old,

or 1183 months and 6 days old,

or 5144 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1926?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 08, 1926.

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