🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on October 8:

2005 ─ A devastating earthquake struck the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region and the North-West Frontier Province, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

1970 ─ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, recognizing his powerful works on life in the Soviet Union.

1967 ─ Revolutionary leader Che Guevara was captured and executed by the Bolivian army, ending his campaign to incite revolution in Latin America.

1957 ─ A catastrophic fire at the Windscale nuclear facility in England led to radioactive contamination, with 10 tons of nuclear fuel melting in the reactor core.

1918 ─ Corporal Alvin York became a World War I hero after he single-handedly captured 132 German soldiers during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On October 8, we’re singing to:

Sigourney Weaver (1949) ─ Acclaimed actress known for her iconic roles in the Alien franchise and numerous films across genres. 

Matt Damon (1970) ─ Actor, screenwriter, and producer recognized for his work in Good Will Hunting and the Bourne series.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On October 8, we’re saying goodbye to:

John Hancock (1793) ─ United States statesman and prominent figure in the American Revolution, best known for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence. 

Franklin Pierce (1869) ─ The 14th president of the United States, who led the nation during the turbulent pre-Civil War era.

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