Historical Events
- Yankees pitcher Don Larsen throws a perfect game as New York beats Brooklyn Dodgers, 2-0 in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Jacob, American session and touring guitarist (Bette Midler), and cartoon music composer (Phineas and Ferb), born in Los Angeles, California
- Janice Voss, American astronaut (shuttle radar topography mission), born in South Bend, Indiana (d. 2012)
- Larry Crane, American rock guitarist (John Mellencamp band), born in Seymour, Indiana
- Scott Michael Pellaton, American barefoot water ski champ, born in Brentwood, California
- Stephanie Zimbalist, American actress (Remington Steele; Centennial), born in New York City
About October 8, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton
