October 8th in History


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October 8th in History

1871: A cow overturns a lantern in a barn, causing the 'Great Fire of Chicago'

October 8th birthdays

1895: Juan Peron, Argentine general, and former President
1941: Jesse Jackson, American civic leader and clergyman
1949: Sigourney Weaver, American actress