Famous Birthdays
- Albert Knight, English cricket batsman (3 Tests, 1 x 50; Leicestershire CCC), born in Leicester, England (d. 1946)
- John Cowper Powys, British writer (Wood & Stone, Wolf Solent), born in Shirley, Derbyshire (d. 1963)
About October 8, 1872
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
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