November 8th is officially Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day and World Radiography Day.
Welcome to day 312 of the year folks, there are 53 days remaining in 2025.
Today in history was packed with a range of events including devastating disasters, space exploration, music advances and more. Here we’ve found the most interesting events that all happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day, November 8, 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered x-rays? He used the “X” because it’s the mathematical symbol for the unknown, and he wasn’t sure what he’d discovered at first.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about November 8th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on November 8 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Two hundred bodies were found in a mass grave site between Ethiopia and Somalia.
It became physical evidence of the atrocities done by former regional president Abdi Mohamed.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Gordon Ramsay? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1966
Gordon Ramsay
British Chef
Age
59 years old
Born IN
Scotland, UK
1989
SZA
American Singer
Age
36 years old
Born IN
Missouri, USA
1968
Parker Posey
American Actress
Age
57 years old
Born IN
Maryland, USA
1971
Benjamin King
American Actor
Age
54 years old
Born IN
Ohio, USA
1984
Keith Lee
American Wrestler
Age
41 years old
Born IN
Texas, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on November 8th shares the same zodiac sign, Scorpio.
Scorpio is a water sign and is the eighth sign of the zodiac. Scorpio’s colors are deep red, maroon, black, and brown. People born between October 23 and November 21 fall into this astrological sign.
People born during November have the Topaz birthstone. Legend has it that an individual who wears topaz jewelry will be blessed with the gifts of intelligence and strength.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around February 15th in the same year.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around August 1, 2026.
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
International
World Radiography Day
On this day in 1895, x-rays were discovered, and the world of medicine has been all the better for it since! World Radiography Day raises awareness of how essential x-rays are while promoting proper use to ensure we don’t get exposed to too much radiation!
United States
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day
Don’t go thinking you should be cooking anything nasty today, as today is, in fact, about the exact opposite! Today is really about not being afraid to use stronger-smelling ingredients in your cooking. So open your windows and cook something smelly; it’s sure to be extra tasty!
Fact Of The Day
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