Famous Birthdays
- Dick Burnett, American musician ("Man of Constant Sorrow"), born in Monticello, Kentucky (d. 1977)
- Otto Heinrich Warburg, German physician (Nobel-1931), born in Freiburg, Baden, Germany (d. 1970)
About October 8, 1883
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra