October 8 is a date that has witnessed a range of remarkable accomplishments in sports and advancements in the field of medicine, as well as the outbreak of wars and devastating natural disasters.
1956: A perfect game in baseball’s World Series
Don Larsen delivered the perfect game for the first time in Major League Baseball's World Series history. The New York Yankees were playing against the Brooklyn Dodgers, where Larsen delivered the perfect performance. Larsen did not allow any hits, runs, or errors.
1948: World’s first internal pacemaker implanted
Arne Larsson was a 43-year-old man who became the first person to get an internal pacemaker. The device functioned for only a few hours. Larsson was alive till the age of 86 and passed away in 2001. This event was a head start for progress in life-saving heart-related technology.
1919: The first transcontinental air race
A total of sixty-three aircraft, including 15 from San Francisco and 48 from New York, took part in the world’s first transcontinental air race. Lieutenant Belvin Maynard tasted victory, completing the record-breaking 5,400-mile round-trip in a time period of little over three days. This race was the start of a new era in flying and its possibility of long-distance travel.
1912: First Balkan War begins
The first Balkan War, which would change southeastern Europe, began on this day. Montenegro declared war against the Ottoman Empire. The countries of Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia entered the battle, leading to the birth of the Balkan League.
1871: The great Chicago fire erupted
The Great Chicago Fire began from an ignition in a barn on October 8, 1971. The fire started spreading quickly. The fire lasted for two days, claiming the lives of over 300 people and causing extensive damage to properties across Chicago
Notable birth in October
Bruno Mars, Matt Damon, Chevy Chase, Harvey Pekar, and Juan Perón celebrate their birthdays on October 8.
Notable deaths on October 8
Willy Brandt, Clement Attlee, Premchand, Franklin Pierce, and John Hancock lost their lives on October 8.
October 8 is a day that has witnessed everything ranging from the perfect baseball game to the great Chicago fires. It has been witnessed the births and deaths of greats in their respective fields. October 8 is a date that tells us about human achievements and conflicts, emphasizing it as a significant day in the calendar.
