October 8 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on October 8 (10-08) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on October 8 (10)
- Anne-Marie Duff (Born: 1970-10-08) — Acclaimed British actress known for roles in Shameless and The Virgin Queen.
- Bruno Mars (Born: 1985-10-08) — Pop icon known for retro showmanship, versatile vocals, and massive global sales.
- Clement Attlee (Died: 1967-10-08) — Key Labour politician who served as UK Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951.
- Jacques Derrida (Died: 2004-10-08) — Pioneering philosopher of deconstruction, profoundly influencing modern thought.
- Juan Perón (Born: 1895-10-08) — Controversial Argentine military officer and politician, founder of Peronism.
- Matt Damon (Born: 1970-10-08) — Acclaimed American actor, producer, and screenwriter known for roles in blockbuster franchises.
- Mohammad-Reza Shajarian (Died: 2020-10-08) — Master of Persian music, celebrated for preserving traditional Iranian vocal arts.
- Premchand (Died: 1936-10-08) — Pioneer of Hindi and Urdu social fiction, celebrated for its critique of Indian society.
- Raul Rosas Jr. (Born: 2004-10-08) — American/Mexican MMA fighter, notable for becoming the youngest UFC signee.
- Willy Brandt (Died: 1992-10-08) — Pioneering German statesman, Nobel laureate, and Chancellor of West Germany.