Thursday, October 8, 2020, was 3 years ago. It was the 282nd day and 10th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 38th day of Fall (autumn) and there are 54 days left until Winter. October 8, 2020 zodiac sign is Libra. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about October 8, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at October 8 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 282nd day of the year |
| Day of week | 2nd Thursday of 2020 |
| Week index | 41st week of 2020 |
| Season | 38th day of Fall (autumn) |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra ♎ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 4 |
| October Birthstone | Opal and Tourmaline |
| October Birth flower | Marigold |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write October 8, 2020, in Roman numerals: XVIIIMMXX (month-day, year)
October 8th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for October 8 is Libra ♎. Libra's strengths are: cooperative, diplomatic, and gracious. While the weaknesses are: self-pity, indecisive, and will carry a grudge. Venus is the ruling planet of Libra.
Top news headlines from October 8, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- New England Journal of Medicine: ‘Dangerously incompetent’ politicians must go
- WALSH: Desperate Media Accuses Mike Pence Of Sexism For Debating A Woman During A Debate Against A Woman
- 6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
- Pence To Harris: Democrats Will Accept 2020 Election? They Spent Years Trying To Overturn 2016 | The Daily Wire
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Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on October 8th:
Brian Austin Green Kyle Allen Derek Chauvin Jennifer Doudna Louise gluck Wauwatosa
October 8th events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on October 8.
Great standing on the Ugra river, standoff between forces of Akhmat Khan, Khan of the Great Horde, and Ivan III Grand Prince of all Rus, Tataro-Mongols retreat, leds to disintegration of the Horde.The Second Opium War or second Anglo-Chinese War: begins with the Arrow Incident on the Pearl River.
Otto von Bismarck becomes Chancellor of the German Empire.
Stock markets on October 8, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
October 8, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Oct 8, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
When Governor Whitmer worked to protect her state from a deadly pandemic, President Trump issued a call to "LIBERATE MICHIGAN!"
That call was heard.
He's giving oxygen to the bigotry and hate we see on the march in our country — and we have to stop it.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 9, 2020
The FBI heroically takes down a domestic terrorist cell seeking to kidnap the Michigan governor. Has the president said anything about it?
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) October 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/DaryRezvani/status/1314244752947077120
October 8, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Dynamite" by BTS.
October 8 calendar
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| October 8, 2024 | Tuesday |
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| October 8, 2027 | Friday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
October 8, 2020 life path number is 4. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 4 is thought to be orderly and methodical. You are the epitome of stability. You believe any problem can be overcome with a proper plan and use work and reason to establish a foundation.
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