October 8th, 2008

Today in History

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

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.

1944:
The radio show, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet debuts

1871:
The Holland Fire destroys at least two towns.

1582:
Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.