A gift made for their exact birthday

The Birthday Book: October 8th

October 8th is more than a square on the calendar. This substantial hardback gathers a world of stories connected to that precise date into one thoughtful birthday gift.

Completely date-specific - not the same book with a different cover
Approximately 150 pages to read, share and return to
Hardback format designed to feel like a proper keepsake

Price£29.99

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Inside the October 8th edition

The story of one date, seen from every angle

This edition is researched and written specifically for October 8th. Its contents follow the people, moments and cultural memories linked to the date, creating a book that feels personal without needing names or photographs added.

History and defining moments

Stories and turning points associated with October 8th, placed together in an enjoyable journey through time.

Music, film, television and sport

Culture and entertainment connected to the day, giving readers plenty to recognise, remember and discuss.

Notable people who share the birthday

Remarkable lives linked by the same October birthday and the stories that made them memorable.

A lasting birthday keepsake

A beautifully presented hardback that works especially well for milestone birthdays and for someone who is difficult to buy for.

On this date

Five fascinating facts about October 8th

A small taste of the people, discoveries and defining moments connected to this exact day across history.

1871
The Great Chicago Fire, which according to popular belief was started by a cow belonging to Catherine O'Leary kicking over a lantern, began and proceeded to destroy much of the city's central business district.
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1956
Major League Baseball pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history.
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1998
A new airport for Oslo, Norway, opened at Gardermoen, replacing a smaller one at the same location that had served as a backup to the city's previous main airport at Fornebu.
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2001
At Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided on take-off with a Cessna Citation II business jet, killing 118 people.
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2012
Marilou Diaz-Abaya was recorded as having died on this date.
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Historical selections adapted from Wikipedia's Selected Anniversaries pages under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

Questions about this edition

October 8th Birthday Book FAQs

Is the entire book about October 8th?

Yes. The contents are created around this date; it is not simply a standard interior with a different date printed on the cover.

Is it suitable for a milestone birthday?

Yes. Its hardback format and wide range of stories make it an especially thoughtful present for milestone birthdays.

How many pages does it contain?

The completed book contains approximately 150 pages of date-specific material.

Where is the book purchased?

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