Thursday October 08, 2020: on this day

October 08, 2020 was the 282nd day of the year 2020, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 08, 2020 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on October 08, 2020, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2020, which were the most popular songs , movies (e.g. Onward, directed by Dan Scanlon), TV series (e.g. Moloch) and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 2020 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 2020?


October 08, 2020 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2020 can also be written as 10/8/2020 in the US and as 8/10/2020 in UK and Europe.

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October 08, 2020: What happened on that day?


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Who was born on October 08, 2020?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella Thorne is an American actress and model known for her roles in Disney Channel's 'Shake It Up' and the film 'The Duff'.

  • R L Stine

    R L Stine is an American author best known for creating the Goosebumps series, which has become one of the best-selling children's book...

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "Good Will Hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend Ben Affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

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October 08, 2020: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 3 years 1 month old,

or 37 months and 27 days old,

or 164 weeks and 5 days old,

or 1153 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2020.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2020?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 08, 2020.

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October 08, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Willy Brandt

    German politician and Chancellor of West Germany between 1969-1974.

  • Joan Hackett

    At 17 years old, Scavullo was the first to discover an American actress.

  • Kathleen Ferrier

    English alto singer dies at 41.

  • Larry Semon

    American screenwriter and producer of actor (d. 1928).

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October 08, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 08, 2020 is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 08, 2020: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 2020:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2020:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]

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October 08, 2020: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 2020 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Onward

Onward

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Dan Scanlon

Starring: Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer

Country: United States of America

Dolittle

Dolittle

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Stephen Gaghan

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Grudge

The Grudge

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Nicolas Pesce

Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Lin Shaye, Betty Gilpin, Demian Bichir, John Cho, William Sadler, Jacki Weaver

Country: United States of America

The Hunt

The Hunt

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Craig Zobel

Starring: Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, Ethan Suplee, Emma Roberts

Country: United States of America

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Nicol Paone

Starring: Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Aisha Tyler, Christine Taylor

October 08, 2020: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 2020 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Moloch

Moloch

Release year: 2020

Directed by: John Lion

The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Soulmates

Soulmates

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Thunder Levin

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Next

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Lee Tamahori

Soulmates

Soulmates

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Thunder Levin

Birth chart on this day

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October 08, 2020: What was the lunar phase on that day?


Lunar phase

52%

The lunar phase on October 08, 2020 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 2020 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, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 02:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 2020.

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Who was the US President on October 08, 2020?

On October 08, 2020 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2020?

On October 08, 2020 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2020?

On October 08, 2020 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan Civil War (2014-present); The Rise of Terrorism In Egypt: A Libyan National Army operation at Derna results with the capture of Hesham Ashmawy. Hesham Ashmawy is one of Egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). A refugee boat on its way to Bangladesh from Myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi Arabian-led intervention into Yemen: Saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of Houthi government's interior minister in Sana'a. At least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. Abdul-Qader Hilal, the mayor of Sana'a is among the dead. (The Independent), (BBC),

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What was the calendar for October 2020?

October 2020 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 2020 calendar looked like.