What happened on Friday October 08, 2021?

About October 8th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Multiple COVID-19 developments occurred globally: Cyprus's president received a booster vaccine, Iceland suspended Moderna's vaccine, Russia reported record daily deaths, Malaysia approved Pfizer booster shots, and Singapore experienced a record daily case count.
  • Day of the week: October 8th, 2021 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about October 8th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on October 8th, 2021.

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October 08, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2021:

  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates Multiple COVID-19 developments occurred globally: Cyprus's president received a booster vaccine, Iceland suspended Moderna's vaccine, Russia reported record daily deaths, Malaysia approved Pfizer booster shots, and Singapore experienced a record daily case count.
  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates Multiple COVID-19 developments occurred globally: Cyprus's president received a booster vaccine, Iceland suspended Moderna's vaccine, Russia reported record daily deaths, Malaysia approved Pfizer booster shots, and Singapore experienced a record daily case count.
  • Biden Pushes Workplace Vaccine Mandates President Biden urged private companies to implement COVID-19 vaccine requirements, announcing a mandate affecting approximately 80 million workers at companies with over 100 employees as part of the national pandemic response strategy.
  • Biden Pushes Workplace Vaccine Mandates President Biden urged private companies to implement COVID-19 vaccine requirements, announcing a mandate affecting approximately 80 million workers at companies with over 100 employees as part of the national pandemic response strategy.
  • Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Journalists Journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their courageous efforts to protect freedom of expression and press freedom in their respective countries.
  • Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Journalists Journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their courageous efforts to protect freedom of expression and press freedom in their respective countries.
  • Fumio Kishida's Inaugural Policy Address In his first speech as Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida outlined Japan's strategic priorities: combating COVID-19, addressing threats from China and North Korea, strengthening national defense, and reinforcing the US-Japan alliance.
  • Fumio Kishida's Inaugural Policy Address In his first speech as Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida outlined Japan's strategic priorities: combating COVID-19, addressing threats from China and North Korea, strengthening national defense, and reinforcing the US-Japan alliance.
  • Kunduz Mosque Bombing in Afghanistan A devastating suicide bombing targeted a Shiite mosque in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, resulting in at least 50 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) claimed responsibility for this terrorist attack, highlighting ongoing sectarian and extremist violence in the region.
  • Kunduz Mosque Bombing in Afghanistan A devastating suicide bombing targeted a Shiite mosque in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, resulting in at least 50 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) claimed responsibility for this terrorist attack, highlighting ongoing sectarian and extremist violence in the region.
  • Tata Sons Wins Bid for Air India Privatization Tata Sons was announced as the winning bidder for Air India, marking a significant milestone in the government's long-standing efforts to privatize the financially struggling national carrier. This move represents a major shift in India's aviation industry ownership.
  • Tata Sons Wins Bid for Air India Privatization Tata Sons was announced as the winning bidder for Air India, marking a significant milestone in the government's long-standing efforts to privatize the financially struggling national carrier. This move represents a major shift in India's aviation industry ownership.
  • Sebastian Kurz Faces Corruption Investigation Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was deemed 'unfit' for his position by the Green Party due to an ongoing corruption investigation. Kurz maintained his innocence while facing significant political pressure.
  • Sebastian Kurz Faces Corruption Investigation Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was deemed 'unfit' for his position by the Green Party due to an ongoing corruption investigation. Kurz maintained his innocence while facing significant political pressure.
  • ITA Replaces Alitalia as Italy's State Airline Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) was established as the new state-owned airline of Italy, following the bankruptcy and closure of the historic Alitalia. This transition represents a significant restructuring of Italy's national aviation sector.
  • ITA Replaces Alitalia as Italy's State Airline Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) was established as the new state-owned airline of Italy, following the bankruptcy and closure of the historic Alitalia. This transition represents a significant restructuring of Italy's national aviation sector.
  • Migrant Killings in Libyan Detention Center Six migrants were tragically shot dead by guards at a detention center in Tripoli, Libya, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis and human rights violations in migrant detention facilities.
  • Migrant Killings in Libyan Detention Center Six migrants were tragically shot dead by guards at a detention center in Tripoli, Libya, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis and human rights violations in migrant detention facilities.

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October 08, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 08, 2021?


October 08, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 281st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2021 can also be written as 10/8/2021 in the US and as 8/10/2021 in UK and Europe.

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October 08, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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October 08, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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October 08, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:26 am and setting at 08:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Oct 20, 2021.

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How old is someone born on October 08, 2021?


Someone born on October 08, 2021 is:

3 years 4 months old,

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or 175 weeks and 4 days old,

or 1229 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2021?

There are 232 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, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 08, 2021.

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