Sunday October 08, 2017: on this day

October 08, 2017 was the 281st day of the year 2017, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 08, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 08, 2017, who was born and died on October 08, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B), movies (e.g. Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 2017?


October 08, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 281st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2017 can also be written as 10/8/2017 in the US and as 8/10/2017 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2017 in October 2017 calendar

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October 08, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2017:

  • Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • At least 12 people are killed when a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes.
  • 2017 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane nate. hurricane nate becomes a tropical storm and causes flooding in mississippi and alabama.
  • Hurricane nate: the hurricane weakens into a tropical storm and causes flooding in mississippi and alabama.
  • Turkey-united states relations - the u.s. mission to turkey has suspended all non-immigration visa service in turkey due to security concerns. (reuters) in a retaliatory action, the turkish mission to the united states suspends all nonimmigration visa services within the country via a reversed role copy of the u.s. declaration. (reuters) the turkish lira (try), fell 3.2% intraday due to concerns about tourism in turkey. (reuters),
  • Security concerns have led to the suspension of all non-immigration visa services by the u.s. mission at turkey.
  • As a retaliatory action, the turkish mission to the united states suspends all nonimmigration visa services in that country. this is done via a reversed role copy of the u.s. statement.
  • On worries about turkey's tourism, the turkish lira (try), falls by 3.2% intraday (reuters),
  • 2017 spanish constitutional crisis: more than 350,000 people attend a barcelona rally to oppose catalan independence.
  • A rally against catalan independence was attended by at least 350,000 people in barcelona.

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October 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8516 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.494 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7644 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2865 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2539 CAD
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October 08, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 08, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 11:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 2017.

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Who was born on October 08, 2017?


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'.

  • 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.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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October 08, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 16 days old,

or 341 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2390 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2017?

There are 167 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, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 08, 2017.

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October 08, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 2017:

  • Katleen Booth

    Katleen Booth was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of early programming languages and...

  • Aldo Biscardi
  • Yalberton Abraham «Y.A.» Tittle

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 2017:

  • 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, 2017:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Look What You Made Me Do
  4. - 1-800-273-8255
  5. - Despacito

October 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - 1-800-273-8255
  4. - Unforgettable
  5. - Rake It Up

October 08, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Escapate Conmigo
  4. - Felices Los 4
  5. - Bailame

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October 08, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Dave Bautista

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Ghosted

Ghosted

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Matt Baker

Bizim Hikaye

Bizim Hikaye

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Yasin Uslu

Good Game

Good Game

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mary Ratliff

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2017

Directed by: William H. Macy

October 08, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Column of Fire by Ken Follett

A Column of Fire

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Absorbing. . . It is impossible to resist." --The Washington Post. Can one young spy save his queen as Europe explodes? International bestseller Ken Follett dives deep into the dangerous world of powerful monarchs and …

Second Chance Girl by Susan Mallery

Second Chance Girl

By:

The second installment of the Happily Inc. series is from Susan Mallery, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling writer. Mathias Mitchell is a gentle man with a big smile, but he has a lot of hurt.

Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne

Sugar Pine Trail

By:

"I have been following RaeAnne Thayne since a while now and have seen her readership grow with each book. She is a rising star within the romance world.

The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille

The Cuban Affair

By:

INCREDIBLE #1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER FROM THE HEROIC #1 New York Times bestselling author, Night Fall and Plum Island, Nelson DeMille's new novel features a new character--U.S.

Killing England by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing England

By:

The Revolutionary War, as it never was before.

October 08, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on October 08, 2017?

On October 08, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2017?

On October 08, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2017?

On October 08, 2017 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 happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for October 2017?

October 2017 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.

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