October 8

    What happened on October 8 in history

    6 events fall on October 8, from 1871 to 1970. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 8

    1. 1871

      The Great Chicago Fire

      Fire destroys much of the city over two days.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1871

      The Peshtigo fire

      The deadliest wildfire in American history burns Wisconsin the same night.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1918

      Sergeant York's attack

      An American corporal captures 132 German prisoners in the Argonne.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1932

      The Indian Air Force is founded

      The service is established under British rule.

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1967

      Che Guevara is captured

      He is taken in Bolivia and shot the following day.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1970

      Solzhenitsyn wins the Nobel

      The prize for literature is announced while he is still in the Soviet Union.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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