Historical Events
- Dutch aircraft carrier Karel Doorman (formerly British HMS Venerable) sold to Argentina
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Benarbia, Algerian footballer, born in Oran, Algeria
- Emily Procter, American actress (West Wing, CSI: Miami), born in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Zvonimir Boban, Croatian football player and Deputy Secretary General of FIFA, born in Imotski, Croatia
About October 8, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
#1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
