October 8
October 8th marks the 281st day in a common year, and the 282nd day in a leap year. From this point forward, there are 84 days left until the year concludes.
Here's a list of notable events:
- 1945 – The birth of Bill E. Martin occurred.
- 1949 – Sigourney Weaver was born on this day.
- 1958 – The world welcomed Troy Denning.
- 1977 – Duncan Pow entered the world.
- 1980 – Issue 137 of The Empire Strikes Back Weekly hit shelves.
- 1995 – The book Junior Jedi Knights: The Golden Globe was released.
- 1997 – Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire: The Official Strategy Guide saw its publication.
- 2008 – Wizards.com featured the release of Iridonian Darkness.
- 2010 – Cartoon Network broadcasted the episode "Corruption".
- 2016 – "The Antilles Extraction" was televised on Disney XD.
- 2019 – The publication of Star Wars: The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie occurred.
- 2019 – The book Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers, Vol. 1 was made available.
- 2019 – Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy was released to the public.
- 2020 – Electronic Arts' website featured the release of "The Light You Bring".
- 2024 – Star Wars: Vader's Castle – The Deluxe Library Collection was published.
- 2024 – The book Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers was published.