THE HISTORY OF OCTOBER 8

THE HISTORY OF OCTOBER 8

WORLD EVENTS

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1793  John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence, died at age 56

1860  A telegraph line between Los Angeles and San Francisco opened

1869  The 14^th President, Franklin Pierce, died at age 64

1871  The Great Fire of Chicago – 250 killed, 90,000 left homeless, and over 4 miles of Chicago were destroyed

1918  Sgt. Alvin York almost single-handedly killed 24 and captured 132 Germans – he had tried to avoid the draft as a conscientious objector

1922  Lillian Gatlin became the first female pilot to fly across the US

1934  Bruno Hauptmann was indicted for the murder of the Lindbergh baby

1935  Ozzie Nelson married Harriet Hilliard (Ozzie & Harriet)

1939  Nazi Germany annexed Western Poland

1941  Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson was born

1943  Comedian Chevy Chase was born

1944  “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” made its debut on the radio

1945  President Truman announced that the atomic bomb secrets were shared with Britain and Canada

1955  The world’s most powerful aircraft carrier was launched, the Saratoga

1965  The TV soap opera “Days of Our Lives” premiered on TV

1982  Poland banned the trade union Solidarity and all other unions

1998  Along party lines, the House of Representatives authorized the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the possible impeachment of President Clinton

1999  Laila Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, made her pro boxing debut – she KO’d her opponent in 31 seconds

2001  Tom Ridge was sworn in as the first head of the Department of Homeland Security

2004  At Alderson Federal Prison Camp, Martha Stewart began her five month prison sentence for lying under oath

2007  Marion Jones gave up 5 Olympic medals due to her use of performance enhancing drugs

SPORTS HISTORY ON OCTOBER 8

2004  David Ortiz hits a 2 run HR in the bottom of the 10^th to sweep the Angels in the ALDS

2000  Bobby Jones of NY Mets pitches a complete game one hitter to beat the Giants – 6^th time in postseason history

1989  A’s beat Blue Jays 4-3 to win ALCS – Rickey Henderson batted .400 and stole 8 bases in the 5 games

1974  Vida Blue throws a 2 hitter to beat Baltimore and take a 2-1 ALCS lead

1967  Bob Gibson dominates again with a 5 hit shutout of the Red Sox

1961  Whitey Ford runs his World Series scoreless streak to 32 innings – a record

1960  NYY Bobby Richardson gets 6 RBI with a grand slam to beat Pittsburgh on Whitey Ford’s 4 hit shutout

1958  NYY beat Milwaukee Braves to win World Series – Braves batters struck out a World Series record 53 times

1956  Don Larsen of NYY pitches the only perfect World Series game

# 1 SONGS ON OCTOBER 8

1961  Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles

1962  Sherry – The Four Seasons

1963  Sugar Shack – Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs

1964  Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

1965  Yesterday – The Beatles

1966  Cherish – The Association

1967  The Letter – The Box Tops

1968  Hey Jude –The Beatles

1969  Sugar Sugar – The Archies

1970  Cracklin’ Rose – Neil Diamond

1971  Maggie May – Rod Stewart

1972  Ben – Michael Jackson

1973  Half Breed - Cher

1974  I Honestly Love You – Olivia Newton-John

1975  Bad Blood – Neil Sedaka

1978  Kiss You All Over – Exile

1979  Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

1980  Another One Bites the Dust - Queen

1981  Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

1982  Jack and Diane – John Cougar

1983  Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler

1984  I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder

1985  Oh, Sheila – Ready for the Wind

1986  When I Think of You – Janet Jackson

1987  Here I Go Again on My Own – Whitesnake

1988  Love Bites – Janet Jackson

1989  Miss You Much – Janet Jackson

1990  Praying for Time – George Michael

1992  End of the Road – Boyz II Men

1993  Dream Lover – Mariah Carey

1994  I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men

1995  Fantasy – Mariah Carey

1996  Macarena – Los Del Rio

1997  Candle in the Wind (1997) – Elton John

1999  Heartbreak – Mariah Carey