October 08

Tuesday 08, 1968:

United States and South Vietnamese forces launch a new operation in the Mekong Delta.

Monday 08, 1956:

New York Yankees baseball pitcher Don Larsen pitches first (and only) perfect game in World Series history in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series.

Wednesday 08, 1941:

World War II: In their invasion of the Soviet Union, Germany reaches the Sea of Azov with the capture of Mariupol.

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