Thursday August 8, 1844
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

August 8, 1844: Day of the Week

August 8, 1844 was the 221st day of the year 1844 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 145 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Thursday.

If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is jeudi.

A person born on this day will be 179 years old today. If that same person saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $31,527.50 today.

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Here’s the August 1844 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1844 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

August 8, 1844 Historical Event(s)

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The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, headed by Brigham Young, is reaffirmed as the leading body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

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