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October 8, 2017

October 8, 2017, was a Sunday. It was 7 years, 1 month, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 8, 2017:

  • United States: "Bodak Yellow" by Cardi B
  • United Kingdom: "Too Good at Goodbyes" by Sam Smith

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 8, 2017

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - Cardi B
  • Rockstar - Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage
  • Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift
  • 1-800-273-8255 - Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid
  • Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
Play the top songs from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
Blade Runner 2049

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Blade Runner 2049" was at the top of the box office on October 8, 2017.

Facts

This date was 2,605 days ago. Approximately 87 months have passed. It was the 281st day of 2017, in week 40. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 29 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 8, 2017

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, October 8, 2017. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Bodak Yellow" by Cardi B is at the top of the singles charts, while "Too Good at Goodbyes" by Sam Smith is the number-one song in the UK.

Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Blade Runner 2049 is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone.

An Internet meme called "Distracted Boyfriend" is currently going viral. The comedy song "Man's Not Hot" by Big Shaq has become an Internet sensation. 58 people have been left dead in Las Vegas after a gun attack by a 64-year-old man called Stephen Paddock. Paddock opened fire on a crowd of people attending a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. The event has reignited discussion about gun control in the United States.

Tributes are pouring in following the accidental death of singer Tom Petty due to mixed drug toxicity. American film producer Harvey Weinstein has recently been accused of sexual assault. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lil Peep, Malcolm Young, August Ames, and Jonghyun would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "America's Next Top Model", "Veep", "Black-ish", and "This Is Us". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild", "What Remains of Edith Finch", and "FIFA 18". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Paw Patrol", "Shimmer and Shine", "The Loud House", and "Andi Mack".

Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, the PlayStation 4, LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, and Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 8, 2017, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 8, 2017 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 8, 2017.

  • Fortnite is released.

    Fortnite is released

    A new online video game called Fortnite was released in July 2017. It quickly became one of the most popular video games of all time.
  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 8, 2017.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 8, 2017.

  • September 10, 2017: YouTuber PewDiePie sparks controversy by using the N-word during a livestream.
  • September 13, 2017:
    • Actor Frank Vincent (The Sopranos, Casino and Goodfellas) dies from a heart attack at the age of 80.
    • The bail of hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is revoked after he offers $5,000 for a strand of Hillary Clinton's hair.
  • September 18, 2017: Toys "R" Us files for bankruptcy protection.
  • September 23, 2017: US President Donald Trump withdraws Stephen Curry's invitation to the White House after the NBA star tells reporters that he has no intention to attend.
  • September 24, 2017: NFL players kneel for the national anthem in defiance of President Trump.
  • September 25, 2017: The sitcom "Young Sheldon" premieres on CBS.
  • September 27, 2017:
    • Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner passes away.
    • The cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) is released.
  • September 28, 2017: Soccer: Bayern Munich sack manager Carlo Ancelotti.
  • October 1, 2017:
    • O.J. Simpson is released from prison after serving nine years for kidnapping and armed robbery.
    • 58 people are killed when Stephen Paddock opens fire on a crowd in Las Vegas.
    • Catalonia holds an independence referendum despite Spain calling it illegal.
  • October 2, 2017: Musician Tom Petty passes away.
  • October 5, 2017: Multiple women accuse film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.
  • October 6, 2017: Comedian Ralphie May dies from pneumonia at the age of 45.
  • This date: October 8, 2017
  • October 13, 2017: The folk horror film "The Ritual" is released.
  • October 15, 2017: The "Me Too" movement begins.
  • October 16, 2017: Storm Ophelia strikes Ireland and the U.K.
  • October 20, 2017: The film "Only the Brave" is released in movie theaters.
  • October 27, 2017: The second season of Stranger Things is released on Netflix.
  • October 28, 2017: The right-wing conspiracy theory QAnon is born after "Q Clearance Patriot" begins posting on 4chan's /pol/ board.
  • October 29, 2017:
    • Anthony Rapp alleges that Kevin Spacey made a sexual advance towards him when he was only 14 years old.
    • Actor Kevin Spacey announces that he is gay and apologizes for making sexual advances towards Anthony Rapp when he was 14.
  • November 3, 2017: The first-person shooter game "Call of Duty: WWII" is released.
  • November 5, 2017: 26 people are murdered in a mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
  • November 7, 2017: Internet culture: Reddit bans the subreddit /r/incels.
Television shows

TV shows in 2017

The following TV shows were popular in October 2017:

TV shows from October 2017.

Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Ozark
Ozark
13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
The Crown
The Crown
Westworld
Westworld
This Is Us
This Is Us
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Lucifer
Lucifer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 8, 2017

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2017:

Sunny Day
Sunny Day
Welcome to the Wayne
Welcome to the Wayne
Raven's Home
Raven's Home

Andi Mack
Andi Mack
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Mech-X4
Mech-X4
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2017

Toys and games that were popular in 2017:

The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2017.

FIFA 18 2017
FIFA 18
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Destiny 2 2017
Destiny 2
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy 2017
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horizon Zero Dawn 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Were you born on October 8, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 8, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 8.

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Activist
Born on October 8, 1941
He turned 76 on this day in 2017.

R. L. Stine

R. L. Stine

Author
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 74 on this day in 2017.

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Actor
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 74 on this day in 2017.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Actress
Born on October 8, 1949
She turned 68 on this day in 2017.

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Actress
Born on October 8, 1966
She turned 51 on this day in 2017.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1970
He turned 47 on this day in 2017.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1980
He turned 37 on this day in 2017.

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars

Singer
Born on October 8, 1985
He turned 32 on this day in 2017.

Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

Actor
Born on October 8, 1993
He turned 24 on this day in 2017.

Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin

Hungarian model
Born on October 8, 1993
She turned 24 on this day in 2017.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne

Actress
Born on October 8, 1997
She turned 20 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on October 8, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 8, 2017 was most likely conceived around January 15, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 8, 2017 is close to July 1, 2018.

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Stats for October 8, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 8, 2017:

  • 2,605 days have passed since this date.
  • 372 weeks have passed.
  • 225,075,600 seconds have passed since October 8, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 262,588,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 116,139,009,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 37,512,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 19,356,502 steps. That's roughly 8,603 miles.
  • 2,700,907 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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