October 8 is celebrated annually as World Octopus Day , chosen because the date sounds like "octo" and honors the eight-armed cephalopods.

An interesting feature of , was the major explosion that severely damaged the Crimean Bridge (Kerch Strait Bridge), a critical supply route linking Russia to the annexed Crimean Peninsula. The attack occurred just one day after Russian President Vladimir Putin's 70th birthday. Other notable events and observances from that day include: Global & Scientific Features

This day marked the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 , which began in a barn and eventually destroyed a large portion of the city.

In 1878, on this day, the Romanian army made a triumphant entry into Bucharest via the Mogoșoaiei Bridge (now Calea Victoriei) following the War of Independence. Contemporary Events Moon Phase on October 8, 2022: Waxing Gibbous - TheSkyLive

Moon Phase on October 8, 2022: Waxing Gibbous. On Saturday, October 8, 2022 the Moon was in its Waxing Gibbous phase (learn more), The Sky Live 10 things you need to know today: The Week