Birthdays occurring on October, 8

1941

Jesse Jackson was born on October 8, 1941 American civil-rights leader, baptist minister and politician, b.1941 If you run, you might lose. If you don't run, you're guaranteed to lose. More quotations from Jesse Jackson

1943

Chevy Chase was born on October 8, 1943 Certainly, on many occasions, as far as their mistresses, broken marriages and financial affairs are concerned, customers would confide in us, More quotations from Chevy Chase

Deaths occurring on October, 8

1754

Henry Fielding died on October 8, 1754 British playwright and novelist, 1707-1754 There is an insolence which none but those who themselves deserve contempt can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can bear More quotations from Henry Fielding

1803

Vittorio Alfieri died on October 8, 1803 Italian tragic poet, 1749-1803 Often the test of courage is not to die but to live. More quotations from Vittorio Alfieri

1869

Franklin Pierce died on October 8, 1869 American president (14), 1804-1869 Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. More quotations from Franklin Pierce