October 2008 Calendar: A Look Back at the Month's Events
Major Events in October 2008
In addition to these major events, October 2008 also included several holidays and observances. Halloween, celebrated on October 31, was a major event, with people around the world dressing up in costumes and participating in festivities. Other notable holidays in October included Columbus Day, which was observed on October 13 in the United States, and Canadian Thanksgiving, which took place on October 13 in Canada. Overall, October 2008 was a month of significant events, holidays, and observances that continue to shape our world today.