Historical Events
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan greets predecessors Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon before sending them to Egypt for Anwar Sadat's funeral
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Juliana Edenia Antonia Guillermo, daughter of Princess Christina of the Netherland, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
- Raffi Torres, Canadian NHL ice hockey player, 2001-16 (Edmonton Oilers, Phoenix Coyotes, and 5 other teams), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Ruby [Rania Hussein Muhammad Tawfiq], Egyptian singer ("Do You Know Why") and actress (The Baby Doll Night), born in Cairo, Egypt
About October 8, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants
