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October 8, 2018

October 8, 2018, was a Monday. It was 6 years, 1 month, and 14 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, 2018:

  • United States: "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
  • United Kingdom: "Promises" by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 8, 2018

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

  • Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
  • Lucid Dreams - Juice WRLD
  • Better Now - Post Malone
  • In My Feelings - Drake
  • Killshot - Eminem
Play the top songs from 2018
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2018. Take a trip back to the peak days of Drake, Post Malone, Camila Cabello and Juice WRLD.
Venom

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Venom" was at the top of the box office on October 8, 2018.

Facts

This date was 2,237 days ago. Approximately 75 months have passed. It was the 281st day of 2018, in week 41. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 25 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 8, 2018

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, October 8, 2018. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

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 "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B is at the top of the singles charts, while "Promises" by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith is the number-one song in the UK.

Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Venom is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Stan Lee, George H. W. Bush (Senior), Emiliano Sala, and Keith Flint would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Homeland", "Rick and Morty", "This Is Us", and "Yellowstone". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "God of War", "FIFA 19", "Forza Horizon 4", and "Assassin's Creed Odyssey".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer", "Doc McStuffins", and "Shimmer and Shine". Popular toys at the moment include Hello Barbie, the Nintendo Switch, FurReal Roarin' Tyler, and the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 8, 2018, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 8, 2018 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, 2018.

  • Khabib defeats McGregor.

    Khabib defeats McGregor

    Khabib Nurmagomedov forced Conor McGregor into submission during Round 4 of their main event fight at UFC 229.
  • Jamal Khashoggi is murdered.

    Jamal Khashoggi is murdered

    On October 2nd, 2018, Saudi dissident and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. His murder led to international outrage and condemnation.
  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 8, 2018.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 8, 2018.

  • September 8, 2018: Rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj get into an altercation at New York Fashion Week 2018.
  • September 9, 2018: The first episode of the psychological thriller series "You" is aired on Netflix.
  • September 14, 2018: Rap star Eminem responds to Machine Gun Kelly's diss track by releasing the song "KILLSHOT".
  • September 15, 2018: Boxing: Canelo Álvarez defeats Gennady Golovkin in a rematch.
  • September 25, 2018: American actor Bill Cosby is sentenced to 3-10 years in prison after being found guilty of 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault.
  • September 29, 2018: Rap star Kanye West announces that he will be changing his name to "Ye".
  • September 30, 2018: Golf: Europe wins the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France.
  • October 2, 2018:
    • Saudi dissident and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi is assassinated at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
    • The video game "Forza Horizon 4" is released.
  • October 4, 2018: Former Death Row CEO Suge Knight is sentenced to 28 years in prison for the killing of Terry Carter.
  • October 5, 2018:
    • YouTuber PewDiePie releases the diss track "Bitch Lasagna".
    • Reality TV star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is sentenced to 8 months in prison for tax evasion.
    • The video game "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" is released.
  • October 6, 2018: UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
  • October 7, 2018: Soccer: John Terry announces his retirement.
  • This date: October 8, 2018
  • October 11, 2018: Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is sentenced to six years in prison for fraud.
  • October 12, 2018: The horror miniseries "The Haunting of Hill House" is released on Netflix.
  • October 14, 2018: It is reported that Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have called off their engagement.
  • October 15, 2018: 13-year-old Jayme Lynn Closs is kidnapped from her home in Barron, Wisconsin.
  • October 19, 2018: The horror film "Halloween" is released in movie theaters.
  • October 22, 2018: WWE wrestler Roman Reigns announces that his leukemia has returned after 11 years.
  • October 26, 2018: The game Red Dead Redemption 2 is released.
  • October 27, 2018: Soccer: Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha dies in a helicopter crash.
  • October 29, 2018: 189 people die after a Boeing 737 MAX crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • November 3, 2018: Ariana Grande releases the song "Thank U, Next".
  • November 5, 2018: NASA's space probe Voyager 2 enters interstellar space.
  • November 6, 2018: The Democratic Party takes control of the US House of Representatives.
  • November 7, 2018: Jeff Sessions resigns from his position as the United States attorney general.
Television shows

TV shows in 2018

The following TV shows were popular in October 2018:

TV shows from October 2018.

You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Succession
Succession
Ex on the Beach
Ex on the Beach
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
Barry
Barry
Derry Girls
Derry Girls
The Punisher
The Punisher
Mindhunter
Mindhunter
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Ozark
Ozark
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 8, 2018

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2018:

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
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
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2018

Toys and games that were popular in 2018:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
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
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!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2018.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 2018
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Forza Horizon 4 2018
Forza Horizon 4
FIFA 19 2018
FIFA 19
Spider-Man 2018
Spider-Man
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
God of War 2018
God of War
Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Star Wars Battlefront II 2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
Super Mario Odyssey 2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
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 77 on this day in 2018.

R. L. Stine

R. L. Stine

Author
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 75 on this day in 2018.

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Actor
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 75 on this day in 2018.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Actress
Born on October 8, 1949
She turned 69 on this day in 2018.

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Actress
Born on October 8, 1966
She turned 52 on this day in 2018.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1970
He turned 48 on this day in 2018.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1980
He turned 38 on this day in 2018.

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars

Singer
Born on October 8, 1985
He turned 33 on this day in 2018.

Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

Actor
Born on October 8, 1993
He turned 25 on this day in 2018.

Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin

Hungarian model
Born on October 8, 1993
She turned 25 on this day in 2018.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne

Actress
Born on October 8, 1997
She turned 21 on this day in 2018.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 8:

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on October 8, 2018.

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, 2018 was most likely conceived around January 15, 2018.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 8, 2018 is close to July 1, 2019.

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Stats for October 8, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 8, 2018:

  • 2,237 days have passed since this date.
  • 319 weeks have passed.
  • 193,280,400 seconds have passed since October 8, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 225,493,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 99,732,686,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 32,213,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 16,622,114 steps. That's roughly 7,388 miles.
  • 2,319,365 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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