Historical Events
- First Canadian Intercollegiate football game: McGill beats Queen's, 3-2
Famous Birthdays
- Clarence Williams, American composer, born in Plaquemine, Louisiana (d. 1965)
About October 8, 1898
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
