Funny Birthday Facts About October 8, 1979
You're here because you're interested in learning about the 8
Table of Contents
What day were you born on October 8, 1979?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Monday, 8
Countdown to Your 46th Birthday
-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsVIII.X.MCMLXXIX
What day was October 8, 2025?
This year will increase your age. You will celebrate your 46th birthday on Wednesday. Get ready, maybe you will get gifts and surprises from your family or friends. It will be a very pleasant day that you will remember for the rest of your life. You can also prepare to make a festive party on your birthday, celebrating in a beautiful place with family and friends will certainly be a pleasant memory.
FYI: You are more than 16,000 days old
Did you know that people born on October 8
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
16,684 Days
2,192 Weeks
548 Months
45 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 483 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 47 years old. There have been 16684 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 5562 days, which is equivalent to 15.24 years. You spent 33.87% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | 47 Years Old |
| 2027 | Friday | 48 Years Old |
| 2028 | Sunday | 49 Years Old |
| 2029 | Monday | 50 Years Old |
| 2030 | Tuesday | 51 Years Old |
| 2031 | Wednesday | 52 Years Old |
| 2032 | Friday | 53 Years Old |
| 2033 | Saturday | 54 Years Old |
| 2034 | Sunday | 55 Years Old |
| 2035 | Monday | 56 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for October 8, 1979?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on October 8
The opal is the birthstone of people born on October 8, 1979. It is said to be loyal, protective, and inspiring. Those born on 8
Famous People Born on October 8
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on October 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1963 | Steve Perry, American singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| 1964 | CeCe Winans, American singer-songwriter |
| 1964 | Ian Hart, English actor |
| 1964 | Jakob Arjouni, German author (d. 2013) |
| 1965 | Ardal O'Hanlon, Irish comedian, actor, and screenwriter |
| 1965 | C. J. Ramone, American singer-songwriter and bass player |
| 1965 | Harri Koskela, Finnish wrestler |
| 1965 | Matt Biondi, American swimmer and coach |
| 1966 | Art Barr, American wrestler (d. 1994) |
| 1966 | Karyn Parsons, American actress and producer |
Famous People Died on October 8
Did you know that on October 8
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1469 | Filippo Lippi, artist (b. 1406) |
| 1559 | Marina de Guevara, Spanish nun executed by the Spanish inquisition (b. 1517), |
| 1594 | Ishikawa Goemon, ninja and thief of Japan (b. 1558) |
| 1621 | Antoine de Montchrestien, French soldier, playwright, and economist (b. 1575) |
| 1647 | Christen Sørensen Longomontanus, Danish astronomer and mathematician (b. 1562) |
| 1652 | John Greaves, English mathematician and astronomer (b. 1602) |
| 1656 | John George I, Elector of Saxony (b. 1585) |
| 1659 | Jean de Quen, French missionary, priest, and historian (b. 1603) |
| 1735 | Yongzheng Emperor of China (b. 1678) |
| 1754 | Henry Fielding, English novelist and playwright (b. 1707) |
Historical Events on October 8
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on October 8
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1821 | The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. |
| 1829 | Stephenson's Rocket wins the Rainhill Trials. |
| 1856 | The Second Opium War between several western powers and China begins with the Arrow Incident. |
| 1862 | American Civil War: The Confederate invasion of Kentucky is halted at the Battle of Perryville. |
| 1871 | Slash-and-burn land management, months of drought, and the passage of a strong cold front cause the Peshtigo Fire, the Great Chicago Fire and the Great Michigan Fires to break out. |
| 1879 | War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos. |
| 1895 | Korean Empress Myeongseong is assassinated by Japanese infiltrators. |
| 1912 | The First Balkan War begins when Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire. |
| 1918 | World War I: Corporal Alvin C. York kills 28 German soldiers and captures 132 for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. |
| 1921 | KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game. |
Popular Baby Name on October 8, 1979
In 1979, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Michael is the most used. A total of 67,742 baby boys were named Michael in 1979. The rest were named Christopher, Jason, David and James. While the popular baby girl name in 1979 was Jennifer. There were 56,716 baby girls named Jennifer that year. While the rest were named Melissa, Amanda, Jessica and Amy. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Based on World Population Data, in 1979 there were 4,380,506,185 babies born into the world. If we take the mean value, we get 365,042,183. This shows that there were 365,042,183 babies born every month in 1979. It can also be concluded that there are 12,168,073 babies born every day and 8,451 babies born every minute which is mean that 141 babies born every second in the year 1979. Maybe one of them is you.
Our Wishes for You Who Born on October 8, 1979
October 8
Add Your Thought About October 8, 1979 Birthday Facts
Add your opinion about Funny Birthday Facts About October 8, 1979 or share your experience celebrating your birthday on October 8
Take Me Back