October 08

Saturday 08, 2005:

2005 South Asia earthquake hits parts of northern South Asia at 03:50 UTC.

Friday 08, 1999:

U.S. President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security, which will be headed by Tom Ridge.

Tuesday 08, 1918:

In the Argonne Forest in France, United States Corporal Alvin C. York almost single-handedly kills 25 German soldiers and captures 132.

Friday 08, 1582:

Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

Friday 08, 1480:

Great standing on the Ugra river