Famous Birthdays
- Milner Gray, British graphic designer, born in London (d. 1997)
- Pandit Rambharos Gangaram Panday, Suriname religious leader, co-founder of the VHP (d. 1991)
About October 8, 1899
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra