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What Happened on October 8, 1838

Famous Birthdays

  • John Hay, American politician and statesman who was a private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and US Secretary of State (1898-1905), born in Salem, Indiana (d. 1905)

About October 8, 1838

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra