Historical Events
- J M Synge's play "In the Shadow of the Glen" premieres in Dublin
Famous Birthdays
- Lina Radke, German 800m runner (Olympic gold 1928), born in Karlsruhe, Germany (d. 1983)
- René Guillou, French organist and composer (L'Autre mère), born in Rennes, Brittany, France (d. 1958)
About October 8, 1903
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
