October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 84 days remain until the end of the year. 316 – Constantine I defeats Roman Emperor Licinius, who loses his European territories. [1] 451 – The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins.

Historical events for the 8th of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 8.

On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began in the barn of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary, and, by the time the blaze died out two days later, a large swath of the city had been devastated and some 300 people killed.

2012年10月8日 · Ivan the Great faces a Mongol Horde, Second Opium War begins, Office of Homeland Security and other major events, facts, birthdays and deaths from October 8.

2025年3月14日 · Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for October 8 on the official site. In theaters March 14 2025 brought to you by Briarcliff Entertainment. Directed by: Wendy Sachs.

Discover what happened on October 8 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.