Today is Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Day 282 of the Gregorian year. There are 84 days left in the year.
Sunrise: 07:25. Astronomical noon: 12:57. Sunset: 18:29. Day length: 11:04. Night length: 12:56.
According to the church calendar, October 8 is the name day of:
Alexander, German, Evgeniy, Maxim, Nikolay, Pavel, Prokhor, Roman, Sergey, Fedor.
What holidays are celebrated on October 8
General:
When, if not October 8, to celebrate Sunny Smiles Day, and also World Octopus Day and International Off-Road Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, October 8 of this year is the 16th Week after Pentecost.
For believers, this date is the Death of St. Sergius, Abbot of Radonezh, a miracle worker of all Russia, the Transfer of the relics of St. Herman, Archbishop of Kazan, the Discovery of the relics of the holy martyrs Alexander and Theodore, priests, and the day of remembrance of St. Euphrosyne of Alexandria, St. Martyr Paphnutius the Egyptian and 546 martyrs with him, St. Euphrosyne of Suzdal, in the world Theodolia, St. Dositheus the Recluse, of Kyiv, St. Nicholas the Confessor, priest.
This day in history
In 1818, the British first used boxing gloves in combat.
In 1896, the Dow Jones Index was first published, becoming one of the most well-known indicators of the situation on American stock exchanges.
In 1908, Karl Ludwig Nessler first demonstrated a permanent wave in London.
In 1926, the world's first football radio report took place (about the match Slavia (Prague) - MTK (Budapest)).
In 1967, breathalyzers were first used in the UK to detect alcohol in drivers.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1789, the English ornithologist, malacologist, conchologist, entomologist and artist William Swainson was born, after whom several birds were named: Swainson's buzzard, Swainson's thrush, etc.
In 1848, the Belgian musician Pierre Degeyter, author of the music for the Internationale, was born.
In 1871, Russian and Soviet wrestler from the Zaporozhian Cossack family, athlete and circus artist Ivan Poddubny was born. Since 1903, Poddubny has been one of the most popular wrestlers in Europe in the French (Greco-Roman) style.
In 1892, the Russian poet, prose writer, and translator Marina Tsvetaeva was born, one of the most prominent representatives of the poetry of the Silver Age in Russia.
In 1910, American actor Kirk Alyn, known for his role as Superman, was born.
In 1911, Russian and Soviet mathematician and cyberneticist Alexey Lyapunov, one of the founders of cybernetics, was born.
In 1920, American science fiction writer Frank Herbert was born, whose works include the Dune Chronicles series and others.
In 1928, Brazilian footballer Didi, who became a two-time world champion, was born.
In 1939, Australian actor Paul Hogan, who starred in Crocodile Dundee and others, was born.
In 1964, English actor Ian Hart was born, known for the TV series The Last Kingdom, the films Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The Beatles: Four Plus One.
In 1968, British musician Leeroy Thornhill, a member of the group "The Prodigy", was born.
American actor, producer, screenwriter Matt Damon was born in 1970. His most famous films include Ocean's Eleven, Saving Private Ryan, The Departed, Interstellar, and others.
Born in 1985, American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and dancer Bruno Mars is known for his stage performances, retro shows and performances in a wide range of musical styles.
In 1993, Spanish tennis player Garbine Muguruza, former world number one, was born.
In 1996, Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi, world champion and 4-time World Cup winner, was born.
Folk omens
October 8th is popularly known as Sergei the Cabbage Party, Chicken Coop.
Our ancestors used to say: winter begins on Sergei's Day, and sets in on Winter Matryona (November 22).
If the first snow falls on St. Sergei's Day, then winter will set in on Michaelmas Day (November 21).
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, October 8 of the year is the 6th lunar day. In the sky - no changes: the waxing Moon is in the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
The sunrise of the celestial body will take place at 13:50, and the sunset will take place at 19:09.
This Tuesday is one of the most successful days. At this time, many people develop extrasensory abilities, intuition becomes sharper, and talents are revealed.
Scientific and social achievements are easy, contacts are established without problems. This day is also good for romantic relationships with the opposite sex.
